Introduction to Pneumatics

The reason for using pneumatics, or any other type of energy transmission on a machine, is to perform work. The accomplishment of work requires the application of kinetic energy to a resisting object resulting in the object moving through a distance. In a pneumatic system, energy is stored in a potential state under the form of compressed air. Working energy (kinetic energy and... Read More

Taking the guesswork out of pneumatic control

Here’s a step-by-step approach to efficiently designing systems that work right the first time. Designers have several options when constructing pneumatic-control systems. But modular air-logic systems are often a good bet when a compact, economical unit is a must. They typically consist of a series of valves mounted onto standard manifold subplates. Such systems speed assembly... Read More