Pneumatic System Components

Pneumatic components use compressed air to drive or control mechanical equipment. This residual category covers components within a pneumatic system that do not fall under pressure gauges, cylinders, air preparation, pipe systems, fittings, tubing, sensors or switches.

A pneumatic system transfers energy and control signals using compressed air. Its components support the actuation or control of mechanical equipment. Pneumatics is described as flexible, simple, safe and reliable, with relatively low production costs.

Pneumatic systems are used in various industrial sectors. They control mechanical parts, switching functions and equipment, including pumps. The application determines the system function that a component must perform and how it works with the other pneumatic parts.

Define the required motion profile, speed and force for the application. Then assess whether compressed air is the appropriate drive medium and consider both energy and acquisition costs. Finally, verify that the component does not belong in the separate categories for cylinders, air preparation, pipe networks, fittings or sensors.

The available category information does not specify materials, standards, dimensions or performance classes for the remaining pneumatic system components.

FAQ

Pneumatic components help drive or control mechanical parts and equipment using compressed air. Their precise function depends on their position within the system and on the equipment operated through the pneumatic transmission.

Consider the required motion profile, speed and force. These factors support the choice of drive medium. Also account for energy and acquisition costs, and verify that the required part does not belong in a more specific pneumatic category.

General pneumatic components are used in industrial sectors where compressed air controls mechanical parts, switching functions or equipment. Applications can include pumps, but the available category information does not identify further individual component types.

Parts with a clearly defined function belong in the relevant category, such as cylinders, air preparation, compressed-air pipe systems, fittings or sensors. This category is therefore limited to other components that support a pneumatic system.