Explore the future of pneumatics. Our blog offers expert insights, technical guides, and industry trends to help you innovate and optimize your automation systems.
Pressure regulator drift in pneumatics refers to the gradual, unintended change in output pressure over time, even when input pressure and flow conditions remain constant – typically caused by component wear, contamination, temperature effects, or internal seal degradation, resulting in system performance variations of 5-15% or more.
Side loading on linear actuators refers to forces applied perpendicular to the actuator’s axis of motion, causing binding, premature wear, seal failure, and potential catastrophic damage – even small side loads can reduce actuator life by 70-90% compared to purely axial loading conditions.
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.
