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Record 1 2017-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Motors
CONT

An electric actuator is powered by a motor that converts electrical energy into mechanical torque. The electrical energy is used to actuate equipment such as multi-turn valves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs électriques
CONT

Le moteur asynchrone qui utilise le courant alternatif fourni par le réseau triphasé est l'actionneur électrique le plus utilisé dans les systèmes automatisés industriels. [...] Un moteur asynchrone est un actionneur qui transforme une énergie électrique (courant alternatif 220 V ou 380 V) en une énergie mécanique de rotation.

Spanish

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