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Fluid Mechanics LAB: Introduction to Pneumatic Circuits. Pneumatic Actuator. Advantages Air is available in abundance and its free Leakage of air is less of a problem Longer life and little maintenance
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Pneumatic Actuator • Advantages • Air is available in abundance and its free • Leakage of air is less of a problem • Longer life and little maintenance • Air is compressible and it absorbs excessive force which makes the equipment resistant against damage by shock
Push button actuator 2-position spring offset, 3-way valve Single acting cylinder
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