Pneumatic Valves: What is Pneumatic Transmission?
Pneumatic transmission is the transfer of power for gas or fluid pressure through compressed air as the working medium. The system of transferring power is simply transferring compressed air through the pipe and pneumatic valves or pressure control valves to the pneumatic actuator. This transferal action transforms the pressure of the compressed air into mechanical energy.
The pneumatic control system is also a type of pneumatic transmission that uses compressed air to transmit controlled jet element functions rather than mechanical energy.
Characteristics of pneumatic transmission
- Low working pressure and air pressure viscosity is small.
- Even if there is a small loss of air pressure in the pipe, this will not affect middle distance transportation.
- Safe to use.
- Will not cause an explosion and shock hazard.
- Ability to have overload protection.
- If the air pressure drops, the air supply is simply increased.
Composition of pneumatic transmission
All pneumatic transmissions consist of the air source, pneumatic actuator, pneumatic valve, and pneumatic auxiliary. The air source is usually supplied by compressors. The pneumatic actuator converts the pressurised compressed air into mechanical energy that is used to drive the working parts like the pneumatic motor and cylinder. The pneumatic valve is used to adjust the direction, pressure, and flow of the pressurised air. This is divided by the directional control valve, pressure control valve, and flow control valve.
Pneumatic transmissions have their share of pneumatic accessories such as an air purifier, air lubricator, noise mufflers, and pipe joints. Some transmissions also have aerodynamic sensors that are used to sense and transmit pressure information in a pneumatic transmission.
The advantages of using pneumatic transmission
- Pneumatic transmissions use only air as the convenient, inexhaustible medium. Any excess air is directly discharged after use and does not pollute the environment. Excess air does not blow back into the pipeline.
- There is small air viscosity and small flow energy dissipation. It is suitable even when using a centralised air pressure supply and for long-distance transportation.
- It is safe and reliable and will not cause any fire or explosions. It can work even in extreme environments with high temperatures, radiation, humidity, and dust.
- Pneumatic transmissions move quickly since the structure of their components is simple.
- It is proven to have a long service life, easy to maintain, and the pipeline will not clog. This type of transmission does not have metamorphic replacement problems.
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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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