Pneumatic actuators are essential components in various industrial automation processes, harnessing the power of compressed air to create motion. These devices play a crucial role in converting the energy of compressed air into linear or rotary motion, making them invaluable in a wide range of applications, from manufacturing to infrastructure.

    Principles of Pneumatic Actuators

    At their core, pneumatic actuators operate on the principle of converting compressed air into mechanical energy. When compressed air is introduced into the actuator cylinder, it creates pressure that pushes a piston. Depending on the actuator design, this movement can either be linear or rotational. Linear actuators have a piston moving back and forth, while rotary actuators produce rotational motion around a central axis.