angular actuator

[ˈæŋɡjələr ˈæktʃueɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: angular actuators
atuador angular
1. A mechanical or electromechanical device that converts energy into rotational or angular motion to control the position or movement of a system component
The robot's arm uses an angular actuator to rotate the joint precisely.
O braço do robô usa um atuador angular para girar a articulação com precisão.
2. In engineering and automation, a device that produces torque or rotational force in response to a control signal
The angular actuator in the valve control system ensures accurate positioning of the flow control element.
O atuador angular no sistema de controle da válvula garante o posicionamento preciso do elemento de controle de fluxo.
This is technical terminology primarily used in engineering, robotics, and automation industries in both Brazil and the USA. The term 'atuador angular' is standard in Brazilian technical documentation and engineering firms, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rotational actuatortorque actuatorservo motorangular drive
Antonyms / Antônimos
linear actuatortranslational actuator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atuador angular
Standard technical term used in engineering and robotics contexts
São Paulo
atuador angular
Common in industrial automation and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
atuador angular
Same terminology used in Portuguese engineering; sometimes called 'atuador rotativo'

Related Words

servo mechanismstepper motortorque motorrotational controlencoderfeedback control

Related Idioms & Phrases

to actuate the system
angular motion control
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