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This section provides an overview for electrical actuators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 27 electrical actuator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electrical actuator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Valworx, Inc., 2.Valtorc International, 3.MOOG.
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An electrical actuator is a drive unit that uses a motor to drive a cylinder or slider.
Since motors are used as the drive source, the electrical actuator is more responsive and efficient than pneumatic or hydraulic actuators.
Electrical actuators are mainly used in industrial equipment. Applications are diverse, including precision positioning of moving platforms. The following is a list of applications.
Since the built-in servo motor provides precise motion, it is often used for machining small parts.
In recent years, sales of electrical actuators for in-vehicle use have been increasing along with the expansion of sales of electric vehicles.
The main components of an electrical actuators are a motor, ball screw, and guide.
The motor and ball screw are connected by gears or belts, and the rotational motion of the motor is converted to linear motion by the ball screw. Position control of the linear motion can be achieved by controlling the rotation speed of the motor.
Servomotors or stepping motors are often used as the drive source motor, enabling precise positioning.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for automated driving, decarbonization, and clean energy in the automotive field. As a result, many companies are developing versatile electrical actuators.
Electrical actuators are used for clutches, shifts, brakes, levers, electric pumps, electric valves for engines, and electric throttles.
The motor shaft arrangement (coaxial series type, parallel shaft type, etc.) and size can be selected. This reduces the cost of custom development for each vehicle model.
The global electrical actuators market is expected to grow to $843.86 million between 2020 and 2024. Below is the background of the market size growth.
The market is expected to expand as new technologies, such as AI, are developed.
Electrical actuators are incorporated into industrial robots. Electrical actuators incorporated in industrial robots can be easily operated from a teaching box attached to the robot. The robot can be controlled by sending arbitrary instructions from the teaching box. This is expected to reduce takt time. The teaching box controls the electrical actuators using a programming language for robots. Since the robot itself and the electrical actuators can be controlled simultaneously by the program, control errors between devices can be eliminated and control accuracy can be improved.
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Moog Inc. was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in East Aurora, New York. The company designs manufactures and integrates precision motion and fluid controls and control systems for customers including OEMS in industries such as aerospace, defense, industrial machinery, motorsports, and construction. The company’s product offerings include both systems and components. Examples of systems include actuation systems, naval systems, turreted weapon systems, and space vehicles. Examples of components include manifolds, slip rings, actuators, and servo actuators.
Valtorc International, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a supplier of ARRA-compliant valves, actuators, and accompanying accessories to the industrial control and actuated valves markets. In 2012, the company announced that it would provide V-ball control valves to United Technologies. In 2013, it added fusible link valve packages, namely the Series FS10 and Series FS20, designed for automatic shutoff in case of a fire to prevent liquid damage. In 2016, it was selected for the United States Excellence Award, and in 2018, it was among the 2018 GLOBE Award Winners.
PHD Inc. was founded in 1957 and is a manufacturer of automation solutions based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The company manufactures various automation system products such as tri-axis tooling, rotary actuators, linear slides, blow molding, and tie rod cylinders. The products have been applied in various industries such as material handling equipment, stretch blow molding, aluminum, glass, and medical. The company has obtained the certificate of ISO 9001:2015 and complied to REACH and RoHS standards.
Tolomatic was founded in the 1950s and operates out of Hamel, Minnesota. Tolomatic Is a manufacturer of automation components for industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive construction, life sciences, semiconductor, and utilities. Tolomatic has three main product lines which are electric linear actuators, pneumatic linear actuators, and power transmissions. Electric linear actuators include rodless electro-mechanical actuators, electric rod actuators, as well as custom & modified products. Pneumatic linear actuators include rodless pneumatic actuators, rod-style pneumatic linear thrusters, and custom & modified products. Power transmission includes roller screws, industrial caliper brakes, industrial gearboxes, and industrial cone clutches.
Valworx is a leading supplier of actuated valves and accessories. Valworx can provide you with Stainless, brass, PVC, sanitary ball and butterfly valves. Electric, pneumatic and manual actuation.
Shischeck, established in 1975 in Langenzenn, Germany, is a manufacturer of explosion proof actuators, valves, and control devices for HVAC applications. The company specializes in manufacturing explosion proof damper actuators, valves, sensors and controllers and is a part of Rotork. Their product portfolio includes explosion-proof electric actuators, pneumatic actuators, control valves, solenoid valves, and associated accessories. These products cater to various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, and industrial automation. The benefits of their products include improved operational efficiency, enhanced safety, reduced downtime, and compliance with industry regulations, along with robust and advanced industrial automation solutions.
Duplomatic MS S.p.A., founded in 1952 and currently a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., is an Italian-based manufacturer in Parabiago, Milan, providing automation and motion-control solutions. The company’s product lineup, offered under the Duplomatic brand, includes engineering solutions, such as hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and control valves. The company also offers linear motion products such as axis controllers, electric actuators, and motors. It is involved in installation projects related to hydraulic valve benches, motion control circuits, and power units. Since 2020, the company has been certified as an IO-Link Competence Centre.
Valpes SAS, founded in 1986 and based in Moirans, France, is a manufacturer of electric actuators for industrial and marine applications and is part of Watts Water Technologies Group. Its product portfolio includes quarter-turn, high torque quarter-turn, and ATEX actuators. The company also sells actuators with an intermediate position between 0° and 90°, 0° and 180°, or 0° and 270°, which can be used as 3-way valves or for any application requiring a partial opening or closing. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and its monitoring and status application, named AXMART, provides real-time actuator parameter checks.
SINFONIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., established in 1917 in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer specializing in motion equipment, driven by advanced electromagnetic control technology. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and solutions, including clean transport devices, vital electrical components for space rocket systems, cutting-edge testing systems, advanced vibrating equipment, and electromagnetic clutch systems, among others. These diverse products serve critical functions in sectors such as Aerospace, Industrial Transportation, and Liquid-Crystal manufacturing equipment.
CKD Corporation, established in 1943 under the name of Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of automation machinery and manufacturing components, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi. Their diverse portfolio includes pneumatic and fluid control components, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. The company has also developed various types of automation machinery, such as transparent object inspection systems, pharmaceutical products packaging machines, and more. These products find applications in various industries, for example their automated food packaging systems are designed for maintaining food quality and hygienic conditions. Their fluid control components are used in the solar cell manufacturing process.
THK Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. THK is a manufacturer and supplier of machine components such as linear motion components for customers globally. THK’s products are used in many industries including electronics, aerospace, industrial robots, and precision instruments. THK’s primary product categories are Linear Motion, Feed Screw, Rotation, Custom Assemblies, and Seismic Isolation. Linear Motion products assist in linear motion and transportation. They include linear motion actuators, guides, and rollers. Feed screws include ball screws, screw nuts, and change nuts. Seismic Isolation includes both large systems and small guides.
SMC corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. SMC Corporation manufactures and sells automatic control equipment and filtration equipment. SMC has production facilities in 30 countries, technical development centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and China, and sales offices, globally. SMC product lines divided by them include filter replacements, condensation prevention, heat resistance, thermos-chilling, and others. SMC provides a video library as well as product selection guide to assist customers in finding solutions and optimizing product efficiency.
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 in Kitakyushu, Japan, as a manufacturer and solution provider for measurement, environmental monitoring, and automation by sensor technologies. The company's product portfolio consists of 80 GHz radar level transmitters, FMCW radar, sounding M's, and dust monitors. It also provides solutions including continuous level measurement, point level detection, and reference powder measurement. The products and solutions excel in continuous level measurement, enhance precision in distance measurements, and provide point-level detection solutions while ensuring the safe handling of powdered materials. The company serves various industries, including manufacturing, construction, mining, machinery, cement, and electricity.
Vektek LLC was founded in 1974, based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, US, and is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic clamping products. The ISO 9001:2015 certified company provides pneumatic, hydraulic, metric, and 1000psi/70bar/7MPa. Vektek LLC products are suitable for improving production and efficiency in heavy equipment, aerospace, and automotive industries. Its hydraulic clamping offers accurate and secure holding during assembly and machining. Also, it provides after-sales services, customized solutions, and technical support.
Rotork Controls Inc, established in 1957 in New York, USA, is a manufacturer of industrial actuation and flow control equipment. The company offers customized and advanced actuation solutions for valve automation and flow control management. Their product line comprises Electric actuators, fluid power actuators, gearboxes and valve accessories, pneumatic valves and manifolds, and instrumentation and control products. These equipment are used in applications such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and industrial automation for precise operation, enabling seamless regulation of fluid flow and process control in critical applications.
igus GmbH, established in 1964 and based in Cologne, Germany, is a manufacturer and distributor of technical products made using polymers for movement. Its products include injection molding frames, motor control systems, and plain bearings, and it has over 240,000 products in over 1,000,000 variations. It serves 188,000 companies from over 80 countries worldwide in 50 different industries, including packaging, automotive, and renewable energy. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified, and in 2023, it recorded €1.115 billion in sales. Since 2021, the company has purchased 380 new injection-molding machines and has replaced 275 old ones.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
Bray International, Inc., incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, is a global manufacturer of flow control and automation products and accessories Its product line includes butterfly valves, ball valves, knife gate valves, control valves, and check valves. It also offers actuators, cryogenic products, and control accessories, including solenoids, sensors, and switch boxes. The company's performance-tested products meet various global certifications and approvals, including Lloyd's Register, UL, ABS, and more.
Thomson Industries, headquartered in the United States, is a global manufacturer of motion control solutions since 1936. They have been one of the forerunners in the motion technology industry with products supplying optimized motion solutions to a broad range of industries and application areas including factory automation, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company merged with Regal Rexnord in 2023 as a key business in the automation and specialty platform. As part of Regal Rexnord, they are even more equipped to provide complete system solutions through their control, drive, power transmission and precision linear motion technologies.
Nippon Gear Co. Ltd., founded in 1938, is a gear and machinery manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan. The company's product range, designed for industrial automation requirements, includes manual and electric valve actuators. It also provides various screw jacks, a type of linear actuator converting rotary motion into linear motion, such as trapezoidal and ball screw jacks. The company further manufactures different speed and power transmission gears, such as high-precision, hypoid, and straight bevel gears, along with vertical and horizontal mixers. Measuring instruments, data transmission tools and control equipment are also part of its portfolio.
Progressive Automations, established in 2008, is based in Richmond, Canada, and is a manufacturer and supplier of linear motion control products. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of electric actuators, lifting columns, and control systems. These products find applications in various industries, including furniture, medical equipment, automotive, and industrial automation. Progressive Automations' solutions increase motion control, automation, and ergonomic design in different settings, resulting in smoother operations and improved user experiences. The company also aims to offer effective and quality products that ensure enhanced efficiency and functionality across industries.
REGELTECHNIK KORNWESTHEIM GMBH, a subsidiary of CIRCOR International Inc. based in Kornwestheim, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of control valves. The company’s product portfolio includes electric and pneumatic valves, manual stop valves with bellows seal, and pneumatic actuators. These products are used in various sectors, including boiler construction, shipbuilding, and plant engineering and construction. The company offers services including spare parts supply, maintenance, and repair to ensure the optimal functioning of control valves and actuators. It exports its products to various countries including Canada, the United States, and China.
TSUKASA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD was founded in 1969 in Japan. Tsukasa primarily develops two types of components. First are motors, which are used in vending machines, ATM machines, and amusement machines. These also include gear motors, gear pumps, linear motion units, and rotary actuators. Secondly, Tsukasa develops tube pumps which are generally mounted to the aforementioned motors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valworx, Inc. |
10.2%
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| 2 | Valtorc International |
7.9%
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| 3 | MOOG |
7.5%
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| 4 | Tolomatic, Inc. |
7.3%
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| 5 | PHD Inc. |
6.4%
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| 6 | Schischek |
5.4%
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| 7 | Rotork Controls, Inc. |
4.5%
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| 8 | THK U.K. |
4.4%
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| 9 | CKD |
4.1%
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| 10 | SINFONIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
3.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electrical actuator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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7 | 41.2% |
|
United States of America
|
5 | 29.4% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 11.8% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 5.9% |
|
France
|
1 | 5.9% |
Switzerland
|
1 | 5.9% |
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