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
See Also
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)