The right air service unit is selected by matching the compressed-air system to its actual operating needs. The most valuable checks are FR versus FRL configuration, peak airflow, pressure drop, air cleanliness and maintenance access.

In a conventional pneumatic system, a cylinder normally requires a certain level of air pressure before it can begin moving reliably.However, some precision automation applications require much more than simple extension and retraction. 

Pneumatic Gripper Selection for Assembly Automation: Grip Force, Jaw Stroke, and RepeatabilityA pneumatic gripper should be selected from the part and the machine movement, not from bore size alone. First check the part shape, weight, surface, gripping direction, acceleration, available air pressure

How can you detect air leaks invisible to the naked eye? How can you prevent costly equipment damage caused by cooling system blockages?

PF2A or PF3W: which flow switch should you choose?Choose PF2A-type equipment for compressed air or nitrogen. Choose PF3W-type equipment for water or an explicitly permitted coolant. The two families solve a similar monitoring task, but they are not interchangeable because the medium, sensing design,

How to Evaluate a Metal-Seal Low Friction Pneumatic Cylinder Before Buying or Replacing OneA metal-seal low friction pneumatic cylinder is worth considering when a machine needs smooth low-speed movement, stable force control, or repeatable contact pressure. It is not the right answer for every cyli