How a Pneumatic Press Works (With Pneumatic Valves, Of Course)
A pneumatic press gets its primary mechanical action from its pressure source derived from compressed air. The mechanical actions from a pneumatic press range from shearing, punching, bending, forming, drawing, extruding, and assembly. Such presses are used in mechanised binderies for a variety of purposes and offer the advantages of speed of operation and cleanliness. A fully pneumatic power press uses a pneumatic system or pneumatic valves for its power, compared to mechanical or hydraulic presses that utilise mechanical or hydraulic fluid for powering rams.
The difference between pneumatic press and mechanical and hydraulic presses
Mechanical presses
Uses manual labour-power to operate the press for purposes of shearing, punching, or bending. Its pressing power is limited due to the absence of any external pressing power from a pneumatic source.
Hydraulic presses
Uses a liquid that moves under pressure. A piston pushes down inside an oil-filled chamber that pushes down on the press and applies pressure for pressing or any other purpose. Hydraulic presses can do more heavy-duty work compared to mechanical and pneumatic presses. However, hydraulic presses are high maintenance, prone to leaks, and are highly flammable due to the use of oils.
Advantages of the pneumatic press
- Pneumatic presses are easy-to-use, durable, and low-maintenance. They also operate faster than mechanical and hydraulic presses, and can be stopped any time if necessary. Pneumatic presses are dependable primarily because of the use of dry and moisture-free air that doesn’t create any problems for internal parts. They are also less complicated than hydraulic presses.
- Pneumatic presses carry many commercial and industrial application benefits. They offer fast, clean, affordable, and low-maintenance power for machinery across many industries. In terms of leaks, if ever there should be one, only air is escaping. On the other hand, if a hydraulic press leaks, oil is seeping out, and this increases the flammability of the escaping oil that can flare up anytime even from just a small spark.
When a pneumatic press is leaking, all that needs to be done is to plug the hole so air stops escaping. A leaking hydraulic press that is leaking means the machine loses fluids that require time to clean up, causing labour downtime.
Pneumatic Valves in Master Mac 2000
When it comes to pneumatic valves, MasterMac2000 P/L is the sole authorised agent of pneumatic valves for the Mack brand in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. What makes Mack valves unique is that it is a brand made in Australia and has become known locally and globally for its longevity, robust, and reliable design. Master Mac 2000 has enough of this brand stock as well as other air rams, pressure control valves, and flow control valves in their Brisbane office and warehouse. All you need is to call 07 3344 4711 or visit https://mastermac2000.com.au/.
About MasterMac2000: Your Trusted Pneumatic & Process Automation Partner.
LEADING THE INDUSTRY: Established in 1989, MasterMac2000 has grown to become one of Australia's largest privately owned pneumatic and process automation companies. We stock top-quality brands like Univer, Mack, Tolomatic, Mac, Piab, American, and Rotoflux in Brisbane.
SERVING QLD & NORTHERN NSW: We proudly service Queensland and Northern New South Wales for all your pneumatic and process equipment needs. Our mission is to provide the best pre and post-sales support while actively expanding our client base.
SOURCING HARD-TO-FIND PARTS: Not only do we stock quality components, but we also excel at sourcing those elusive, hard-to-find parts. With our extensive database and global network of contacts, getting the parts you require is as easy as a call to our highly skilled, professional sales team.
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About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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