Category: Pneumatic Actuators
What Are Pneumatic Actuators Used For? Types, Applications & Uses
By Vitor Rangel, Product Marketing Specialist, Actuators, from Emerson Pneumatic actuators, in some cases referred to as pneumatic cylinders, can be found in automated systems and machinery in every industry and come in a wide range of sizes, styles and designs. Easy to maintain, these components can operate at high speeds, offering tremendous flexibility and […]
What are the Different Types of Pneumatic Valves?
A pneumatic valve, commonly referred to as a directional control valve blocks or diverts the flow of compressed air or other gases within a system. These valves are used to drive other components such as an actuator, gripper, hand tool or other device and are also used to pilot other valves. There are various types […]
How Do Electric Actuators Compare To Other Types (Price & Performance)
How exactly does an electric actuator compare to other types of actuators? Many people believe that pneumatic actuators are simply cheaper, so that is the best option for their application. In some cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Electric actuators are more efficient in some cases. This means the actuator performs better and […]
The Different Types of Actuation
From start to finish, the manufacturing process is always in motion, and most of that motion is powered by one of the three common types of actuation: pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators. What differentiates these power sources, and why should you use one over another? Hydraulic One type of actuation is hydraulic. Hydraulic actuators utilize […]
How Does a Pneumatic Actuator Work?
One of the most common ways to generate linear motion for industrial applications is with an actuator. Actuators are devices that translate a source of static power into useful output motion. They can also be used to apply force. Actuators are typically mechanical devices that take energy and convert it into various forms of motion. […]
Complete Guide for Choosing the Right Air Actuator
Pneumatic actuation is a motion technology that sounds more complicated than it really is – pneumatic components take the energy made through compressed air and convert it into motion. This motion can be either linear or rotary, and powers applications across nearly all industries, from manufacturing to medical. This style of actuator is known informally […]