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title: Rotary Actuator
tags: pneumatics
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A **rotary actuator** is a [pneumatics](pneumatics) component used to turn air pressure into rotational energy. The ones used by [FIRST](first) are manufactured by [Bimba](http://www.bimba.com "http://www.bimba.com").

## Connections

### Air

Brass fittings can be connected onto both ends to apply pressure to the actuator.

### Load

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The shaft is 0.375" x 1.000" and uses a 0.0625" x 0.032" woodruff key. The actuator can be secured using two 10-32 bolts on the base.