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Pneumatic valve actuators adjust valve position by converting air pressure into linear or rotary motion. There are two main forms: the piston actuators and diaphragm actuators. Piston actuators are ...

Rotary switches move in a circle and can stop in several positions. They are used to control many different circuits with a single switch. These devices have some advantages over other switches since ...

Terminal blocks are modular, insulated blocks that secure two or more wires together. Terminal blocks are used to secure and/or terminate wires and, in their simplest form, consist of several ...

Spread spectrum signals are subject to the same jamming equations as any other signals, but the ability of the cooperative receiver to collapse the spectrum gives it a "processing gain" that reduces ...

Hydraulic filters remove contaminants from oils, emulsions, and other hydraulic fluids. They are integral parts of a hydraulic system. The purpose of such a system is to actuate a hydraulic cylinder ...

DC motors are electric motors that are powered by direct current (DC), such as from a battery or DC power supply. Their commutation can be brushed or brushless. The speed of a brushed DC motor can be ...

Ball valves are quarter-turn, straight-through valves that have a round closure element with matching rounded seats that permit uniform sealing stress. The valve gets its name from the ball that ...

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Lux meters, sometimes called light meters, measure the intensity of illumination as distinguished by the human eye. This value does not correlate to an objective value of energy radiated or reflected, ...

Network equipment is used to combine, split, switch, boost, or direct packets of information along a computer or telecommunications network. This product area includes hubs, switches, routers, bridges ...

A bolt is a type of threaded hardware fastener that is used to position two workpieces in specific relation to each other. Bolts come in several configurations for their application and specification ...