Electric actuators:

Advantages

 Provide precise control and positioning in comparison to pneumatic actuators.

 Response time is essentially instantaneous.

 High degree of stability.

 Help adapt machines to flexible processes.

 Low operating cost. Controllers and drivers low voltage circuitry consume power to a
far lesser degree.
 Disadvantages

 The primary disadvantage of an electric actuator is that, should a power failure occur, the
valve remains in the last position and the fail-safe position cannot be obtained easily unless
there is a convenient source of stored electrical energy.

 Higher cost than pneumatic actuators. The total cost ranges from $800 to $3,000 and up.
High component costs often deter the use of electric actuators because savings in operating
costs compared to pneumatics are often not adequately considered or are outright ignored.

The actuator needs to be in an environment that is rendered safe. Generally not recommended for
flammable atmospheres