The present invention relates to a magnetic head actuator and a magnetic
disk device in which a magnetic head is moved to a predetermined position
by actuating an arm on a revolving magnetic disk. A magnetic head
actuator comprises an arm in which a suspension for supporting a magnetic
head is provided, the arm being actuated to move the magnetic head. A
damper material is provided on at least one side of the arm, the damper
material comprising a restriction material and a viscoelastic material,
the restriction material suppressing vibrations of the arm, and the
viscoelastic material absorbing vibrations of the arm.