Pneumatics looks at the use of compressed air to create a circuit. A pneumatic circuit is made up of an input, process, and output. Pneumatics are used in everyday life for example compressed air is ...

AutomationDirect announces the release of a new White Paper, “Basic Pneumatic Circuits”, which discusses common pneumatic circuits that can be used alone or as building blocks in larger pneumatics ...

I am disappointed every time I see the flow coefficient C v used to size a valve without consideration given to the other components in a pneumatic circuit. In the old days, a focus on the valve alone ...

Calculate flow capacity to prevent oversized valves. Using different pressures to extend and retract cylinders saves energy. Leaks make even the best designs subpar performers. In today’s ...

Pneumatic control systems are used in various applications, including: A single acting cylinder (SAC) is a type of pneumatic actuator that produces force and movement in one direction only. It has a ...