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Lesson 4.3 - Pneumatic Systems
Lesson 4.3 - Pneumatic Systems
Lesson 4.3 - Pneumatic Systems
Availability
Easily stored in large volumes
Simplicity in design and control
Provides linear and rotary movement
Low system cost due to low component
cost
Properties of Compressed Air
Components have long working life
resulting in longer system reliability
Environmentally friendly
Safety issues are minimized e.g.. Fire
hazards; unaffected by overloads
(actuators stall or slip)
Pneumatic actuators in a system do not
produce heat (except for friction)
A Basic Pneumatic System
Air Production and Distribution System
Compressor
Pressure Line Filter
CheckMotor
Valve
DrainPressure Air Dryer
Refrigerated
Switch
TankGauge
A Basic Pneumatic System
Air Consumption System
Actuator
Drain Unit
Conditioning
Directional
Air Line Take-off Valve
Air Compression
Rotary:
Vane
Compressor
Air Receiver
A pressure Vessel (Tank) normally made of metal and installed
either horizontally or vertically. This vessel provides a volume of air
to be utilized by the system and reduced the loading and unloading
of the compressor.