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Pneumatics

Pneumatics is the technology of using compressed gases or liquids to provide mechanical motion. It is based on the conversion of energy from a fluid at high pressure to an applied force or motion. Pneumatic components are designed to provide the control and power needed to move and actuate industrial machinery and processes.

Pneumatic systems are used in various applications, including robotics, automation, machining processes, and industrial automation. They are also commonly used in medical, aerospace, and military applications. The systems are usually powered by compressed air or other gaseous fuels, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and argon. Compressed air is obtained from an air compressor and it is aided by the addition of a lubricant.

A typical pneumatic system consists of a pressure regulator, valves, air supply, actuators, and controllers. The pressure regulator ensures that the system operates within the prescribed limits. Valves act as the control points of the system, controlling the flow of air between the actuators and the controller. The air supply provides the boost needed to run the actuators. Actuators are used to produce the mechanical motion of a device. Finally, controllers allow precise control of the system, adjusting the speed, direction, and pressure.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics is a technology used in machinery and equipment to utilize the power of pressurized fluids to accomplish a job. The fluid is a liquid or gas. It is usually oil, such as mineral or vegetable oil, or more easily-obtained synthetic oil. Hydraulic systems are used in a variety of industries, including automobile, military, construction, forestry, and agriculture.

A typical hydraulic system consists of a pump, reservoir, valves, tubing, and actuators. The pump is used to push the fluid into the system. The reservoir stores the fluid and keeps it at the right pressure. The valves control the flow of the fluid through the system, and the tubing carries the fluid from the pump and reservoir to the actuators. The actuators cause the device to move when the fluid passes through them.

Hydraulic systems are used in a variety of applications, such as in the automotive industry to control brakes, transmission, and power steering, in industrial equipment to operate machines, and in agricultural equipment to power tractors, combines, and other farm machinery. Hydraulic systems offer a reliable, economical, and efficient alternative to manual labor, and are especially useful in applications where precise control or power is needed.