Pneumatic Automation
Pneumatic automation is a set of technical means for the construction of automatic control systems, in which information is represented by pressure or flow of gas, usually air (pneumatic signals); technical discipline, the object of which is this type of technical means of automation.
A pneumatic system is a collection of interconnected components using compressed air to do work for automated equipment. Examples can be found in industrial manufacturing, a home garage or a dentist office. This work is produced in the form of linear or rotary motion. The compressed air or pressurized gas is usually filtered and dried to protect the cylinders, actuators, tools and bladders performing the work. Some applications require a lubrication device that adds an oil mist to the closed pressurized system.
Pneumatics is an application of fluid power – in this case the use of a gaseous media under pressure to generate, transmit and control power; typically using compressed gas such as air at a pressure of 60 to 120 pounds per square inch (PSI). Hydraulics is another form of fluid power, which uses a liquid media such as oil but at a much higher pressure with a typical range of 800 to 5000 PSI.
A big reason pneumatics are used is due to simplicity. With little experience, on-off control of machines and equipment can be designed and assembled quickly using pneumatic components such as valves and cylinders. With proper air preparation, pneumatics systems are also reliable, providing a long service life with little maintenance needed.
Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman.
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