The Advantages of Pneumatics

 Pneumatic technology is a term that refers to the use of pressurized gas to produce mechanical motion. This technology is used in many industrial settings. These industrial factories are plumbed with compressed air or inert gases. Next we take a look at the primary advantages associated with pneumatic technology.

The air that is actually used inside these pneumatic devices is dried. When the air is dry it is free from moisture. When there is no moisture within the air it cannot create a problem to the internal parts within the system. Also oil or other lubricants are added so the effects of friction can be minimized. With most of the devices being air based they are relatively simple in design and require inexpensive material to function. As a result mass production can be input to create pneumatic systems. This method will save you a significant amount of time and money.

Significant technical advantages have kept pneumatic instruments relevant in the ever changing industrial climate. One significant advantage is the overall safety that can still be found in pneumatic field instruments. This advantage revolves around pneumatics ability to operate without the use of electricity. Without electricity the hazard of electrical sparks cannot be generated. With no sparks your industrial environments risk of potential fires or explosions is reduced dramatically. In addition some specialized pneumatic instruments can operate in high-temperature and high-radiation industrial environments. This is an advantage because most electronic instruments would not be able to operate in these environments without rework to harden them. Although you can harden electronic instruments, it is more economic to use pneumatic instruments because they are immune to these environments by default.

Another key feature of pneumatic systems is their unique ability to continue to operate under a power failure. This is possible due to containers that store compacted air for the specific purpose of motor failure. Even if the motor does not operate the machine can still function using this stored compressed air. Also if for what ever reason a tube or valve leaks it will not pose a health or fire risk.

Compared to hydraulic equipment pneumatic equipment has a cost advantage due to the fact that hydraulic equipment will cost you twice as much as their pneumatic counterparts. Also when you compare the costs on installing a pneumatic water automation system with a convention electrical installation the cost savings by using pneumatics are significant. Closing and opening values work well with pneumatic systems due to its ability to sustain overload pressure conditions. In addition pneumatic actuators also posses an extended life and will function with little maintenance throughout the lifetime of the actuator.