Pneumatic Control Systems
Fast, clean actuation with the air preparation and circuit design that keeps it repeatable through a full production shift.
Air preparation is most of the battle
Pneumatic reliability is decided upstream of the actuator. Water, oil carryover and particulate destroy valves and seals faster than any duty cycle does. We specify filtration, regulation and drying appropriate to the environment, and size the distribution so the last machine on the line sees the same pressure as the first.
Actuation and valve islands
Cylinder and valve selection follows the required force, stroke and cycle time, with cushioning and flow control set so motion is fast without being violent. Valve islands with fieldbus connectivity cut wiring substantially and give the control layer real diagnostic visibility.
Sequencing, interlocks and safety
Motion sequences, interlocks and safe states are designed alongside the wider control scheme so that a stop, a power loss or an air loss leaves the machine in a defined, safe condition rather than an unpredictable one.
Scope of work
- Pneumatic circuit design and schematic production
- Air preparation — filtration, regulation, lubrication and drying
- Cylinder and actuator sizing for force and cycle time
- Valve island specification and fieldbus integration
- Sequencing, interlock and safe-state design
- Leak surveys and compressed-air efficiency review
Common questions
Can you find where our compressed air is going?
Yes. A leak survey typically finds a meaningful share of compressor output disappearing through fittings, worn cylinder seals and valves left open by dead solenoids. It is usually the fastest energy saving available on a pneumatic plant.
Should we convert a pneumatic application to electric?
Sometimes — for precise positioning or where duty is high and air cost is significant, an electric actuator can win. We will say so when it is the better answer rather than defending the pneumatic option.
Pneumatic Control Systems is part of our control systems capability. Talk to us about combining it with the rest of our service lines.
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