Pneumatic Valves: The Value and Uses of Pneumatic Timers

Pneumatic timers are industrial components used in industrial fields wherein an electrical spark caused by an electric current can be dangerous and destructive. They are commonly used in the oil and gas industry where flammable substances are all around the facilities. A single, tiny, electric spark could cause a fire of dramatic proportions. Thus, pneumatic…

Flow Control Valve: What Is a Die Grinder, and How Is It Used?

A versatile air-powered pneumatic tool often overlooked is the die grinder. Not many people are familiar with the die grinder. A die grinder is a small, handheld tool with a rotating spindle. Although it needs electric or battery power to operate, a flow control valve controls the compressed air pressure that spins the spindle with…

Pressure Control Valve: How Pneumatic Blowers and Blowing Systems Work

Pneumatic air blowers and blowing system machines are simple and effective devices used in industries and homes to blow away dust and dirt from every corner, nook, and crevice. This is because many gadgets, machines, vehicles, and some parts of buildings have delicate pieces that cannot be reached or cleaned with cloth. As the name…

Pneumatic Valves: The Difference Between Pneumatic Shears and Nibblers

firefighters using pneumatic shears to open a car door

Air tools or pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air. The use of compressed air means the tools contain pneumatic valves that control the air compression and release. While professional contractors and factory workers commonly use air tools, homeowners and DIY enthusiasts are also known for using such tools. This is because air tools are…

Pneumatic Valves: What is a Pneumatic Sander? How Does It Differ from an Electric Sander?

Generally, sanders are required in any vehicle body repair or paint shop. Body repair techs and painters rely on sanders every day to achieve that perfect finish on their customers’ vehicles. Whether you’re preparing a car for painting or removing abrasive imperfections, having a quality sander will always make a difference between a dissatisfied and…

Flow Control Valve: The HVAC Control System

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. This is equipment that uses a control system to regulate the operation of the heating or air conditioning system. This can be a sensing device like a pneumatic control system or flow control valve that uses compressed air to receive and send signals that control HVAC equipment. …

Pressure Control Valve: How a Pneumatic Pressure Switch Works

A pneumatic pressure switch is a form of pressure control valve designed to monitor a process pressure and provide an output when a set pressure or setpoint is reached. The pneumatic pressure switch does its job by applying a process pressure to a piston or diaphragm to generate a force that is comparable to that…

Pneumatic Valves Technology: The Many Uses of Pneumatic Bladders

Pneumatic bladders are hermetic containers of air configured to specific or unique shapes and sizes. They are devices that are made out of flexible materials like fabrics or rolled sheets of films that are filled with air. Pneumatic bladders use the concept and technology of pneumatic valves, but instead of using pressurised air to move…

Actuators, Air Rams, and Valves Market Trends in 2020-2021

Industrial valves and actuators are manufactured to handle high-pressure fluids or gas and to regulate electrical flowing currents. They are made to last through years of use in harsh environments. Most utilities and industries have a high requirement for heavy-duty, industrial-strength valves such as ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, pressure valves, gate valves, diaphragm…

Brands of Pneumatic Valves Distributed by Master Mac 2000

When Master Mac 2000 was founded in 1989, it has been distributing pneumatic valves, air rams, and other pressure control valve and flow control valve parts and components from some of the world’s top quality brands. These leading global brands give Master Mac 2000 the edge as one of Australia’s top distributors of pneumatic valves…

Pressure Control Valve: The Binary Counter Valve

A binary counter valve is a pressure control valve that is a pulse operated 5/2-way valve. Control signal inlet and outlet ports are alternately used or exhausted and energised. A binary counter valve can be electric actuated or pneumatic actuated. Main features One switch or button is the way to control electrical or pneumatic actuations…

Flow Control Valve: The Adjustable Diaphragm Pressure Switch – Made to Measure Pressure

The adjustable diaphragm pressure switch is a flow control valve with the main application of measuring and monitoring pressure and direct switching for electrical loads. For liquid, chemical, and petrochemical industries, diaphragm pressure switches also measure pressure through general process instrumentation. This is usually done in the power generation, oil and gas industries, nuclear power…