%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. %P 1003 - 1011