Interestingly, this relationship of actuator pressure (force) to stem position is also available in the electronic positioners used with some modern electrically-actuated valves. In the case of an electric actuator, force applied to the valve stem directly relates to motor current , which is easily measured and interpreted by the electronic ... More @Wikipedia
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