Actuators - Pneumatic
Pneumatic actuators are highly reliable, efficient and safe sources of motion control that use pressurized air or gas to convert energy into rotary or linear motion. They’re especially appropriate for the repeated opening and closing of valves and other industrial applications where the use of electricity may cause a fire or ignition hazard. Actuators are commonly used to control the valves that direct the movement of fluids in the chemical and process industries.
Pneumatic actuators have several different names, including pneumatic cylinders, air cylinders and air actuators. Each of these terms is synonymous with the other, as they all identify the device as air pressure based. Another name for an air cylinder is pneumatic ram, in which the ram is referring to the linear piston.
