Tech

Pneumatics

Technology using compressed air for power.

Single Acting Cylinder (SAC)

Cylinder with one-directional piston movement.

Instroke

Piston moving into the cylinder.

Outstroke

Piston moving out of the cylinder.

3/2 Valve

Three ports, two positions valve for air control.

Actuators

Devices converting energy into motion.

Roller Trip

Actuator activated by a rolling object.

Push Button

Actuator activated by pressing a button.

Plunger

Actuator activated by pushing a rod.

Logic AND Circuit

Outputs true only if all inputs are true.

Shuttle Valve

Allows flow from two sources to one output.

Unidirectional Flow Regulator

Regulates flow in one direction only.

Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent accidents with pneumatics.

Dangerous Environments

Settings where pneumatic systems require caution.

Exhaust

Release of air from a pneumatic system.