SINGLEACTING Meaning and
Definition
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Single-acting refers to a type of mechanical device that operates in one direction, applying force or motion in a single stroke or action. The term is commonly used in reference to a particular type of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.
In a single-acting cylinder, the driving force is supplied only on one side of the piston, while the other side is open to the atmosphere or connected to a reservoir. When fluid or compressed air is supplied to the cylinder, it exerts pressure on the piston, causing it to move in one direction. However, the return stroke is achieved through the force of gravity, a spring, or other external means, rather than by applying additional fluid pressure.
Single-acting cylinders are commonly used in applications where the force or motion is required in only one direction, and where it is not necessary or practical to provide force or motion in both directions. They are relatively simpler and less expensive compared to double-acting cylinders, which can generate force or motion in both directions by applying pressure alternately on both sides of the piston.
Single-acting cylinders are used in various applications such as industrial machinery, automotive systems, construction equipment, and other areas where controlled linear motion or force is required. They are particularly helpful in situations where a backward stroke is not crucial or where gravity or other external forces can facilitate the return stroke.
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Etymology of SINGLEACTING
The word "singleacting" is a compound word that combines two terms: "single" and "acting".
"Single" is derived from the Latin word "singulus", meaning "one". It entered Middle English through the Old French word "sengle", which has the same meaning. Ultimately, it can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "sem-", meaning "one".
"Acting" is a present participle of the verb "act", which comes from the Latin word "agere", meaning "to do" or "to drive". It was influenced by the Old French word "acte". The Latin "agere" in turn has origins in the Proto-Indo-European root "ag-", meaning "to drive" or "to draw out".
