Actuator执行器
An actuator is a component that converts electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic energy into linear or rotary mechanical motion to move or control a specific mechanism, such as a valve, clamp, or robot joint. In manufacturing localization, the term appears in bills of materials, maintenance manuals, functional safety descriptions, and industrial equipment specifications where motion components are listed, diagnosed, and adjusted.
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Where this term appears
Actuator appears in translated BOM lines, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, valve labels, and functional safety documents. Translators encounter it when localizing maintenance steps that describe removing, replacing, or testing actuators. It is often paired with sensors and controllers, so the term must stay distinct from the whole drive or motor assembly.
Translation checks
A frequent error is translating actuator as 'cylinder' or 'motor' based on one type, even when the source covers electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic variants. Another mistake is treating it as a complete drive system rather than the motion-producing component. These errors can distort spare parts identification and maintenance instructions.
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