Pneumatic equipment, explained: a buying guide to cylinders, valves and fittings

Pneumatics drives packaging lines, food plants, assembly and machine building because it is safe, fast and cheap to maintain. This guide walks through the parts of a system.

Cylinders

Profile, compact, pen, guided and rodless cylinders turn air into linear motion.

Valves

Solenoid and hand valves decide where the air goes; flow controls decide how fast.

Fittings, hose and couplings

Push-in fittings, the right tube and quick couplings keep the system tight and quick to service.

Air preparation

A filter, regulator and lubricator give every component clean air at the right pressure, and add years to it.