What are Pneumatic Systems?

Pneumatic systems are systems that use gas or pressurized air to move cylinders, motors or other mechanical parts. Pneumatics applications are relevant to a wide variety of industries, including construction, healthcare, mining, the automotive industry, and many others. Specific pneumatic applications can include:

●     Transportation: Air brakes for trains or buses, air engines, and compressed air-powered vehicles

●     Healthcare: Dental drills, vacuum pumps, and pressure regulators

●     Construction: Pneumatic jackhammers and nail guns

●     Home Systems: Heating and air conditioning control

●     Music: Pipe organs, player pianos

Common Pneumatic Issues:

Because some pneumatic devices are more complex machines than others, there are several issues that might arise with your pneumatic systems, including:

●     Actuator moving too slowly

●     Pressure too low

●     Too much air choke

●     Air seal leaks

●     A dirty or damaged filter

●     Directional control valve not changing direction

●     Cylinder drift

Advantages of pneumatic systems

Pneumatic systems are widely used in different industries for the driving of automatic machines. Pneumatic systems have a lot of advantages.

●      High effectiveness – There is an unlimited supply of air in the atmosphere to produce compressed air. Also, there is the possibility of easy storage in large volumes. The use of compressed air is not restricted by distance, as it can easily be transported through pipes. After use, compressed air can be released directly into the atmosphere without the need of processing.

●      High durability and reliability – Pneumatic system components are extremely durable and cannot be damaged easily. Compared to electromotive components, pneumatic components are more durable and reliable.

●      Simple design – The designs of pneumatic system components are relatively simple. They are thus more suitable for use in simple automatic control systems. There is a choice of movements such as linear movement or angular rotational movement with simple and continuously variable operational speeds.