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I am trying for find a suitable translation for the German word kraftbetätigt. It is some kind of power-assisted action using a motorised or hydraulic power source. For example, kraftbetätigte Schutzschieber.
One suggestion has been assisté or asservi with hydrauliquement or électriquement added as a supplement if the power type is known.
We are looking for a succinct term to use for our terminology. Any suggestions welcome.
Assisté or motorisé seems better than asservi (which I'd use when tracking is in place).
In this case, I think it would be better described as actionné à distance.
In standard technical jargon, the power source is however specified as follows:
à commande hydraulique (pneumatique, électrique, etc.).
Linguee sometimes reports such occurrences, e.g here and here.
I think of actionné par une source d'énergie extérieure.
I think that the translation could also bring up the general idea of "a running state electrical device".
Der Schutzschieber bleibt kraftbetätigt, die Spritzeinheit horizontal.
The safety gate remains poweractivated, the injection unit horizontal.
To me, this word means a general idea of "something motorized or running with a mecanical force"
