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Internal leakage in pneumatic cylinders occurs when compressed air bypasses sealing elements between pressure chambers, causing reduced force output, slower operation, increased air consumption, and poor positioning accuracy – even small internal leaks can waste 20-30% of your compressed air energy.
The bore size of a pneumatic cylinder directly determines air consumption – larger bores require exponentially more air volume per stroke, with a 2-inch bore consuming four times more air than a 1-inch bore of the same stroke length.
The key to selecting the right FRL unit lies in accurately calculating your system’s flow rate, pressure requirements, and environmental conditions – a process that requires systematic evaluation of six critical factors.
Your FRL unit serves as the guardian of your entire pneumatic system, controlling air quality, pressure stability, and component longevity – making it more critical than any individual actuator or valve.
ISO 8573-1 provides the definitive framework for specifying, measuring, and maintaining compressed air quality through nine distinct purity classes that directly correlate to your production requirements and equipment longevity.
