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In order for a factory that generates products of any type to continually produce items and generate revenue, they must ensure that the equipment which they use in their production line is up to date and is functioning at full capacity. This generally means that all equipment used in a factory such as robotic components must be checked daily or reg..

When it comes to buying tools, whether for commercial purposes or for indulging in a hobby, it is not surprising that most people would prefer to buy pneumatic equipment instead of mechanical equipment. There are several reasons for this, the most significant being that pneumatic tools are so much easier to handle and to work with and this is becau..

Pneumatic valves function much like the brake and accelerator pedals in a modern car. An air compressor provides the power which drives the system, much like the engine does in a car. And like that engine, when the system is in operation, the air compressor is always on, even if only at "idling" speed. When a valve is open, that is like depressing ..

One thing that sometimes confuses those new to the industry is the difference between "tubes", "pipes" and "hose". The most easily distinguishable of the three is hose, which is generally more pliable and flexible than either tubes or pipes. Both tubes and pipes are rigid, long and cylindrical. What differentiates pipes and tubes is how they are si..

One of the things that factory and plant operators are always concerned with is cost. As applied to pneumatics, this means being careful with the application of compressed air, because it is an expensive resource used for production. The creation of compressed air requires a large amount of energy, and with energy costs rising, this translates into..