Pneumatic systems, powered by compressed air, use manual, air-pilot, or solenoid valve actuators for control, and offer a lower cost, more flexible, or safer alternative to electric actuators for industrial and commercial applications.
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Often regarded as the fourth utility after electricity, natural gas and water, compressed air is widely used in manufacturing facilities. Basic pneumatic components such as valves, cylinders, hoses, and fittings can be combined in many ways to provide simple and reliable machine control. Pneumatic power transmission is often the best way to grip, lift, press, shift, or stack products. With the addition of some passive or adaptive control - as simple as a regulator in many cases - applications such as tensioning, crimping, cutting, and labeling are feasible and practical.
A wide variety of air preparation components are available to meet a broad range of air supply filtration, regulation, and lubrication applications. The modular designs allow stand-alone applications and also enable easy field assembly for combining air prep components into a system (using modular assembly brackets, purchased separately). Pre-configured combination units are also available.
Directional control pneumatic solenoid valves are electrically operated to direct airflow to control operations in pneumatic systems. These valves are used to control cylinders, rotary actuators, and other pneumatic devices.
Vacuum products offer an innovative way to safely pick up and move a load in applications such as pick and place.
Solenoid process valves work by energizing an electrical coil that causes a valve body to move from one position to another to allow or halt the flow of fluid. Process valves are available with glass filled nylon or brass bodies, Viton seals, and brass or stainless operators.
High quality, square DIN style connectors and over-molded solenoid cables dramatically reduce wiring time.
Directional control air valves are body ported 3-port (3-way) or 5-port (4-way) spool valves used where air pressure control is preferred over electrical control. These valves are preferred over solenoid valves in applications where flammable materials exist (no risk of electrical sparks), where more torque is required, and where reliable operation in high temperature environments is needed.
Manually operated air valves are ideal for non-electrical operator controlled applications.
Add exhaust silencers (pneumatic mufflers) to the exhaust ports of directional control solenoid valves to reduce noise.
Pneumatic cylinders use compressed air acting on a piston with rod inside a cylinder to move a load along a linear path. Both single acting (single air port for actuation with spring return) and double acting (dual air ports for both actuation and return) cylinders are available with various stroke lengths and bore sizes.
Rodless cylinders perform the same function as rodded cylinders but instead of pushing/pulling a load with a rod attached to a piston, the load is carried alongside the piston and does not require the space needed to extend/retract a rod.
Pneumatic rotary actuators and grippers are used to accurately clamp and position parts or tooling.
Rotary actuators are available in four body sizes, with or without shock absorbers.
Grippers are available in both parallel and angular travels in seven different body sizes.
Pneumatic cylinder position switches offer a cost-effective interface between pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems. Superior to reed switches, these reliable solid-state switches have no moving parts for longer life and are designed for use with cylinders with magnetic pistons.
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Pressure switches and sensors are designed to monitor relative system pressure in many applications such as hydraulics and pneumatics. A range of products are available:
General purpose pressure gauges are simple display devices for industrial and commercial applications. Mechanical dial pressure gauges use Bourdon tube sensing elements (no external power required). Digital pressure gauges offer enhanced functionality.
Electro-pneumatic transducers (I/P or E/P) are regulators that control air pressure based on an analog input signal. These transducers convert a 4-20 mA current signal (I) or a 0-5/0-10 V voltage signal (E) from a PLC or other controller to a linear pneumatic output pressure (P).
Tubing and hose are a convenient way to connect pneumatic control components. All-purpose tubing options accommodate a variety of application needs. Hose generally refers to tubing with connectors pre-attached.
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Pneumatic fittings provide proper termination between a hose, pipe, device, or tubing. They are available in many standard sizes and styles to fit your application.
Hose clamps are used to attach hose securely to barbed fittings and other devices.
Brass pneumatic air jets are useful for numerous applications including cooling, chip removal, moving small parts, etc.
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Manifolds provide a convenient junction point for the distribution of fluids or gases. Simply thread fittings into the ports to produce an organized method of supplying multiple lines from a single source. Manifolds are available with up to 10 stations, unless otherwise noted.
Pneumatic blow guns (or air gun nozzles) are available in heavy duty palm type with safety tip or in aluminum and plastic pistol grip versions.
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