%0 Journal Article
	%A M. Honarpardaz and  Z. Zhang and  J. Derkx and  A. Trangärd and  J. Larsson
	%D 2017
	%J International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 125, 2017
	%T Low Power Consuming Electromagnetic Actuators for Pulsed Pilot Stages
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10007046
	%V 125
	%X Pilot stages are one of the most common positioners and regulators in industry. In this paper, we present two novel concepts for pilot stages with low power consumption to regulate a pneumatic device. Pilot 1, first concept, is designed based on a conventional frame core electro-magnetic actuator and a leaf spring to control the air flow and pilot 2 has an axisymmetric actuator and spring made of non-oriented electrical steel. Concepts are simulated in a system modeling tool to study their dynamic behavior. Both concepts are prototyped and tested. Experimental results are comprehensively analyzed and compared. The most promising concept that consumes less than 8 mW is highlighted and presented.
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