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positioner

positioner

1 7.5
A machine part that moves another part into the right place
  • noun
  • /pəˈzɪʃənər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : posicionador
  • The robotic arm uses a precise positioner to move the tools to the correct location.
  • valve positioner
  • linear positioner
  • part positioner

Examples

  • Grinding and polishing machines, food processing equipment, and leak testing devices all rely on electronic pressure controls to provide valve actuators, pneumatic valve positioners, air cylinders, and brakes with the high degree of control required.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The Physik Instrumente family of linear positioners with ranges of 18, 25, 50, and 100 mm is available.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Integral limit switches and positioners are installed.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Valve positioner

    Academic text (1998)

  • The Smart Valve Interface is a digital valve positioner and proportional integral derivative process controller.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The M-155 100-mm linear positioner is the newest model.

    Academic text (1994)

  • ValVue is a computer software interface that is used with the positioner to configure and calibrate.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The GO-100 can be combined with other positioners, such as translation and rotation stages, to extend its use to large adjustment ranges.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The output signal can be used to activate electro-pneumatic transducers, valve positioners, indicators, or other DC current devices.

    Academic text (1997)

  • MOTOMAN INC., WEST CARROLLTON, OHIO: ArcWorld II-500 includes two independent part positioners designed to eliminate positioner sweep time.

    Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

adjuster
vspositioner
3 3.8

A person or thing that moves something to the right position

is used to move or control parts generally rather than just fine setting
manipulator
vspositioner
3 6.3

A person or machine that controls equipment in a factory

focuses specifically on moving or controlling another part's position
servomotor
vspositioner
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A motor that moves a part to an exact position, often in robots

is a broader mover that controls parts in many machines
rotary actuator
vspositioner
  • Specialized
7.9

A device that turns to move the read and write head in a hard disk

is a general position controller not limited to rotation
aligner
vspositioner
5.1

A person or machine that moves parts into the correct position

is broader, handling any positional control not only lining up
incher
vspositioner
  • Specialized
9.5

A tool that moves a heavy object a little at a time

is a general position controller not limited to tiny steps or heavy loads
mounter
vspositioner
  • Specialized
8.3

A machine that places tiny electronic parts on circuit boards very fast

is a general positioning device rather than a production placement machine

How Automated

robot
454 2.6
positioner
  • Specialized
1 7.5
fixture
47 3.6

Surface Forms

positioner singular
positioners plural

Morphology

positioner = position (transparent) = position + er

Clearly derived from the verb 'position' with the agent/instrument suffix '-er', indicating a device or agent that performs positioning.

Etymology

The word positioner comes from position ('place') plus the ending -er ('one that does'), and is like the word pose, which means 'to put' or 'place'. So a positioner is something that 'puts' or 'places' a part in the right spot, which explains its use for devices that move or control position.