The goal of pneumatics-system design is often to run actuators as fast as possible without introducing excessive shock loads to the system. At low speeds, a cylinder piston can usually hit the end cap ...

Directional-control valves are common in pneumatic systems. They control compressed-air flow to cylinders, rotary actuators, grippers, and other mechanisms in packaging, handling, assembly, and ...

You see a lot of pneumatic actuators in industrial automation, and for good reason. They’re simple, powerful, reliable, and above all, cheap. Online sources and fluid-power suppliers carry a ...