hydraulic actuator

[haɪ'drɔːlɪk 'æktʃueɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: hydraulic actuators
atuador hidráulico
1. A mechanical device that uses pressurized fluid (typically oil) to produce controlled motion or force in machinery and equipment
The hydraulic actuator in the excavator arm allows precise movement and lifting of heavy loads.
O atuador hidráulico no braço da escavadeira permite movimento preciso e levantamento de cargas pesadas.
2. An electro-mechanical component that converts hydraulic energy into linear or rotary motion
Modern aircraft use hydraulic actuators to control flight surfaces and landing gear.
Aeronaves modernas usam atuadores hidráulicos para controlar superfícies de voo e trem de pouso.
3. A device commonly employed in industrial automation, construction equipment, and automotive systems
The brake system in heavy trucks relies on hydraulic actuators for reliable stopping power.
O sistema de freios em caminhões pesados depende de atuadores hidráulicos para potência de frenagem confiável.
Hydraulic actuators are essential components in Brazilian industrial sectors, particularly in mining, construction, and petroleum industries. In the USA, they are fundamental to aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery manufacturing. The terminology is consistent across both countries in technical and engineering contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hydraulic cylinderfluid power actuatoroil pressure actuatorservo actuator
Antonyms / Antônimos
pneumatic actuatorelectric actuatormanual actuator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atuador hidráulico
Standard term used in engineering and technical documentation throughout Brazil
São Paulo
atuador hidráulico
Common in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
atuador hidráulico
Used in petroleum and marine industries
Portugal
atuador hidráulico
Same term used; occasionally 'cilindro hidráulico' for cylinder-type actuators

Related Words

hydraulic systemhydraulic pumppressure valveservo controlfluid mechanicslinear actuatorrotary actuator

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure
fluid motion
mechanical advantage
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