Pneumatics & Hydraulics

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• Air consumption calculationHow many normal litres does the system need?→
• Air motor or electric driveWhich one makes sense?→
• Air preparationWhat does the filter-regulator-lubricator (FRL) unit do?→
• Choosing a compressorPiston or screw, delivery and pressure?→
• Choosing a Directional Valve3/2 or 5/2 - which one?→
• Choosing a Pneumatic GripperParallel or Angular?→
• Choosing a Pressure GaugeRange, Class and Damping?→
• Compressed Air DryerRefrigerated or Desiccant?→
• Compressed Air PipingWhich Diameter and Layout?→
• Compressed air quality to ISO 8573-1Which class do you need?→
• Compressor heat recoveryHow much energy can you reuse?→
• Cylinder position sensorsHow to choose, mount and adjust→
• How do I choose a quick coupling for compressed air?→
• How do I choose the right compressed-air hose?→
• How do you choose pneumatic fittings and tubing correctly?→
• How to Choose a Pneumatic Rotary Actuator Correctly→
• How to choose an ISO 15552 pneumatic cylinder?→
• How to Choose Hydraulic OilHLP, VI and Temperature→
• How to choose the right air hose reel for compressed air→
• How to Choose the Right Vacuum Switch for Handling→
• How to combine an air service unit (FRL) correctly?→
• How to find compressed air leaks with ultrasound?→
• How to Set End-of-Stroke Cushioning on a Pneumatic Cylinder→
• How to size a Venturi vacuum ejector correctly→
• How to size an air receiver tank the right way→
• How to size soft-start and dump valves correctly?→
• Hydraulic Oil AnalysisWhat do the values tell you?→
• Hydraulic Pump TypesGear, Vane or Piston Pump?→
• Oil-Water SeparatorWhy condensate must not go down the drain→
• Pneumatic cylinder typesWhich cylinder for what?→
• Pneumatic Flow Control ValveSetting Cylinder Speed→
• Pneumatic maintenanceHow do I prevent leaks and costly air loss?→
• Pneumatic SilencersHow Do They Work and How Do You Choose?→
• Pressure switch or pressure sensorWhich one when?→
• Proportional or switching valveWhich should you choose?→
• Setting and selecting a pressure regulatorHow does it stabilise working pressure?→
• Setting Oil Cleanliness by ISO 4406 and NAS 1638→
• Sizing vacuum suction cupsHow much holding force do I need?→
• Sizing valvesChoosing Kv value and nominal size right→
• Solenoid valve 2/2 vs. 3/2 vs. 5/2Which function for what?→
• Vacuum Pump TypesWhich One Fits Handling and Lab?→
• Variable-speed compressorWhen does it pay off?→
• What does a cubic metre of compressed air really cost?→
• Which condensate drain fits your compressed air?→