Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit IV: Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems
pneumatic actuators
Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic Systems - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Pneumatic actuators are the devices used for converting the pressure energy of air (also called pneumatic energy) into mechanical energy to perform useful work.
PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS • Pneumatic actuators are the devices used for converting the pressure energy of air (also called pneumatic energy) into mechanical energy to perform useful work. • The pressurised air delivered by the air compressor is supplied to the pneumatic actuators, which converts the pressure energy of the air into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is used to perform some useful work. • Like hydraulic actuators, the pneumatic actuators also produce linear, rotary, or oscillating motion. Based on the type of motion actuators produce, the pneumatic actuators are categorized into two : 1. Linear actuators (also called 'pneumatic cylinders'), and 2. Rotary actuators (also called ‘air motors'). The pneumatic cylinders generate motion in a straight line to perform the work. The air motors generate rotary output motion to perform the work. Note At the outset, the construction, working, and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic actuators are very much similar. But generally pneumatic actuators are of lighter construction and of lesser weight; this is because the fluid medium-air-can be used mostly for low or medium pressure applications only.1. What are Pneumatic Actuators ?
2. Types of Pneumatic Actuators
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