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The electromechanical actuator produces a linear movement as soon as electrical energy is supplied. For this, the system structure comprises a drive, a mechanical drive with a spindle, as well as a housing and a guide. No additional add-on parts are required.

#### Which components make up an electromechanical actuator?

The electromechanical actuator consists of:

- a drive or a motor selected by the customer
- a mechanical drive in the form of a worm gearbox that works together with a spindle
- a housing
- a guide

#### Which motor is used in the actuator?

The drive or the motor is selected by the customer. The following are possible:

- a three-phase motor
- a servo motor

#### Which spindle is used?

The worm gearbox works together with a spindle. Depending on the customer's application, it makes sense to use either a trapezoidal screw or a ball screw.

#### What function do the housing and the guide perform?

The housing protects the components from external influences. The guide stabilizes the entire system.

#### Which additional add-on parts are required for the actuator?

The actuator requires no additional add-on parts such as:

- guides
- hoses
- hydraulic power units

#### How is the linear movement produced?

The actuator operates when electrical energy is supplied. This produces a linear movement.

## Videos

### Elektromechanischer Aktuator: Aufbau und Komponenten

In this video, viewers will explore the construction and components of an electromechanical actuator, including its drive, mechanical drive, housing, and guide, providing insights into how these parts work together to produce linear movement.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1AigWKx7n8)