Here's is a good presentation on the various types of industrial pneumatic valve actuators, such as scotch yoke, vane, diaphragm and rack and pinion, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Valve Actuation 101: Comparative Review of Pneumatic Actuators and Advantages of Rack and Pinion
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