Wax Actuator

Basics

• A Type of Linear Actuator that uses the expansion of wax by heating to actuate something such as a valve
• Also Known as "Wax Motors"
• Simple, Durable, and Can Work in High Heat Enviroments

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Wax Actuators
• An AvE video on a wax actuator (warning they often use crude humor so don't watch with kids? just an fyi)