The Importance of Pneumatic Valves in a Pneumatic System
The pneumatic system is a revolutionary device. It has been used in the manufacturing and engineering industry for a very long time. The first compressor was used back in 3000 B.C., and history dated the use of mechanical compressors back in the 1700s when they utilised it to grow fires to melt metallic elements, making pneumatics one of the most reliable sources of power in history. A Pneumatic system has four significant parts: the reservoir, the compressor, the pneumatic valves, and the pneumatic cylinder.
What is Pneumatics?
The rudimental process of pneumatics relies on the supply of gas or air. Once the air is extracted and collected into the reservoir or tank it is then compressed into 6 kilograms per square meters via a compressor (the first process), producing a maximum of 50 kilonewtons (second process).
Once the air is compressed, it flows through various passageways such as the FLR unit: filter, lubricator, regulator, and the pneumatic valve system. The terminal part of the whole system is in the pneumatic cylinder. The power produced by the entire unit will create a linear motion in the cylinder, therefore, starting a mechanical movement.
Importance of Pneumatic Valves in the Pneumatic System
The pneumatic system is popularly used in different types of engines in various industries. It is widely utilised to create a force of energy that powers up machines through linear or rotational motion. Each part of the pneumatic unit plays a significant role and will not function with the absence of a single component.
But what makes pneumatic valves unique? Have you tried blowing up a balloon? The action requires one to keep a hold of the opening or neck part so the air couldn’t escape; same goes with pneumatic valves. The fingers that restrict the balloon from deflating are likened to how pneumatic valves work.
- It serves as a switch that holds off compressed air.
- It regulates the flow of compressed air to avoid air backlash and leakage.
- It controls the amount of compressed air and allows the required kilonewtons to pass.
- A pneumatic valve is also called a directional control valve. The compressed air is used as a catalyst to control a semi-fluid, or oil component conveyed into the actuator, which enables the cylinder to move in production.
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There are many benefits when using a pneumatic system. For one, it uses free resources – air. Two, it requires low maintenance, and easy to repair. Three, compared to other power sources, pneumatics are reliable and could operate for extended periods.
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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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