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Opposing loads are external forces that work directly against your pneumatic cylinder’s intended motion, requiring higher system pressure, larger components, and increased energy consumption to overcome resistance and maintain performance.
Assisting loads work with cylinder force direction, reducing required system pressure, while opposing loads work against it, demanding higher pressure and larger cylinders for optimal performance.
Meter-in speed control restricts airflow entering the cylinder to regulate extension/retraction speed, while meter-out restricts exhaust airflow leaving the cylinder.
Oil carryover occurs when lubricating oil from air compressors gets entrained in the compressed air stream and travels downstream to contaminate pneumatic components, air tools, and end-use applications.
Flow starvation occurs when pneumatic components don’t receive adequate compressed air volume or pressure to function properly.
