Linear actuators are used in many applications around industry. Pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical technologies are the primary options for providing linear actuation but the selection and use of these technologies depends greatly on technical knowledge, budgets, available energy sources and careful consideration of the performance trade-offs of different approaches. For example, pneumatic actuators don’t deliver …

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For today’s industrial pneumatic systems, automation and efficiency continue to be the driving factors in design. Automation in pneumatics incorporates a variety of design strategies and considerations. When it comes to industrial machinery, Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are big buzzwords, but these solutions are not fully developed yet. For design …

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Linear Actuators are electromechanical or mechanical devices that produce straight-line motion. This motion is used for many tasks, from aircraft-control actuating to precision-assembly positioning. Although ordinary hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders are linear actuators, for the most part, they are simply called “cylinders.” This article will focus on electromechanical forms that produce either direct linear motion …

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Pneumatic actuators use air power to produce rotary and linear motion. In the broadest sense, an air cylinder is a pneumatic actuator. For the purpose of this article, pneumatic actuators that are intended to produce rotary motion for operating valves, for automating manufacturing, for clamping work, etc. are the primary focus. Their use in linear …

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Pneumatic valves have come a long way since the development of the compressor more than a century ago and it can be a real challenge to ensure you’re taking full advantage of the latest development for your organization. The valves on today’s market are smaller, faster and more advanced than their predecessors and offer many …

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In pneumatic systems the removal of power is typically associated with a break or significant drop in the pressure of the air supply. Typically this can be caused by either the failure of a compressed air pump or other equipment, or by a major breach or leakage in the supply line. Where the need for …

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