Pneumatics for Mechanical Motion

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-34574
Published June 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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Employing fluid power to achieve mechanical motion can be implemented via hydraulics using uncompressible liquids or via pneumatics using compressible gasses; typically, air. The latter provides several distinct advantages, making it a popular choice for many mechanical applications. Indeed, this isn’t a recent development, as using pressurized air for industrial applications and automated machinery has a history extending back well over 100 years.