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The most common actuator is a hydraulic actuator or an electro-servo actuator. These are linear actuators that move a piston rod to a set stroke and force. It is used to push and pull at a fixed length(stroke) and force. Used in conjuction with rods and cranks, the actuator can be used to move controls through variable geometry such as arcs. The Hydraulic Actuator has a piston internal to the housing. The hydraulic pressure is ported on one end and forces the piston to move to the opposite end, which pushes the rod to extend it. Reversing the hydraulic pressure(or applying it at the other side of the piston) will cause the rod to stroke back to original position. The force that is available is equal to the hydraulic pressure times the area of the piston.

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