150 Years of Actuators in One Room

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David Strain’s invention demonstrated an efficiency advantage greater than 15°/o favoring the diamondshaped
actuator over a conventional actuator.

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150 Years of Actuators in One Room

From an 1874 patent to David Strain’s latest designs — this video puts them all in motion. Watch the fluid flow through each one. Understand how mechanical advantage actually builds. The history of actuator design, demonstrated side by side.

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The Energy Enigma That’s Got Scientists Scratching Their Heads

What happens when a simple invention challenges one of physics’ most famous equations? Spoiler alert: Einstein might need to make room at the table.

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This video demonstrates the operation of multiple actuators developed by Mr. Strain, along with the operation of Mr. Reilley’s actuator patented in 1874. It provides visual demonstrations of the fluid flow through each design and explains the force accumulation principles of the 1874 invention, illustrating how the actuator develops its mechanical advantage.