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Pneumatic Actuator Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory provides a comprehensive list of pneumatic actuator manufacturers and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top pneumatic actuator manufacturers with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find pneumatic actuator companies that can design, engineer, and manufacture pneumatic actuators to your companies specifications. Then contact the pneumatic actuator companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Access customer reviews and keep up to date with product new articles. Whether you are looking for manufacturers of pneumatic linear actuators, guided pneumatic linear actuators, air linear actuators, or customized pneumatic actuators of every type, this is the resource for you.

  • Bethel, CT

    We’ve been around for over 30 years and we have put that experience to good use keeping our products on the leading edge of innovation and this all comes out in our pneumatic actuators. We have thousands of products in hundreds of applications worldwide. Our staff will be able to assist you in finding a product that will fit you perfectly. Get in touch with our staff today to learn how to get your own custom products!

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  • Battle Creek, MI

    Utilized in a variety of applications and industries, the products designed and manufactured at Burr Engineering & Development include ball screw actuators and similar mechanisms. Standard models or customized designs are available to ensure that wherever the part will be, whether in construction equipment, a platform table or a satellite dish positioner, it will be a perfect fit.

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  • Torrance, CA

    At IAI America, we are dedicated to providing value and originality with any product that we provide to you. Our linear actuator model types include slider, folded-motor slider, rod, and single, double, or ball-bushing type guided rod actuators. Our staff members are committed to being available in order to bring you full customer satisfaction while delivering the products that will best suit your needs. Contact us today and allow our skilled staff to answer your questions and solve your problems for you!

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  • Hatfield, PA

    Isotech provides a number of different linear actuator & lifting columns for various applications. These products can be customized to meet your specific load requirements and travel distances. You can trust the accuracy of these solutions and the experts at Isotech is always available to assist you with your needs. Feel free to contact them today to learn more information!

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  • Stratham, NH

    ElectroCraft hybrid stepper-based linear actuator solutions provide original equipment manufacturers the precision, performance and reliability that is required for a wide variety of motion control positioning applications. From medical and laboratory equipment to industrial machinery, ElectroCraft offers configurable or completely customizable solutions in three unique product designs: linear actuator (non-captive), leadscrew motor (external linear) or guided linear actuator (captive).

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  • Saanichton, BC

    Turn to Actuonix Motion Devices for top of the line penumatic actuators. We are a leading manufacturer of these outstanding actuators and we will work with you every step of the way. Our hassle-free products will last you for many years to come. If you would like to learn more information about our company then please gives us a call today!

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  • Bethel, CT

    We have made it our personal mission to ensure that we provide only the best pneumatic actuators to the people who need them most. We will deliver nothing but customer service excellence and product value that is unmatched by the competition. Allow our outstanding staff to assist you in finding the actuator that will complete the project you have been driven to finish. Come and visit our website for more information or email our staff today!

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  • Madison, CT

    CR-TEC Engineering is a supplier of a broad range of valve products for fluid handling. Our specialty is automated valves using pneumatic or electric actuators. However, we also supply any of our valves in manually operated versions, with hand levers or hand wheel gearboxes. We are capable of assisting our customers with system design recommendations and will help in the valve selection process.

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Pneumatic Actuators Industry Information

Pneumatic Actuators

Pneumatic actuators are components that convert forms of energy (e.g., air pressure) into mechanical energy used to position control valves. Usually, a pneumatic actuator consists of a piston or stem, a spring, and valves or ports. Pneumatic actuators transmit energy through a stem with the help of both spring force and air pressure.

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Applications of Pneumatic Actuators

Pneumatic actuators can be used for a wide variety of applications, such as the lifting, pushing, rotating, or moving of equipment or products during manufacturing procedures.

Industries that utilize pneumatic actuators include:

  • Electronics
  • Material Handling
  • Food Processing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biotechnology
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive

Pneumatic Actuator Design and Function

Within the housing, two separate air chambers are created by a rubber diaphragm. The upper chamber receives air from an opening located at the top of the housing. A spring is located in the bottom chamber, and it applies force to the diaphragm so that it halts mechanical stops in the upper chamber. Roughly halfway through the bottom chamber, a local position indicator can be found connected to the stem, which indicates the valves position. The indicator is controlled by the fluctuating air pressure located in the upper chamber. The positioning device is very complex.

The parts featured on the outside includes an input connection for the control valve, a supply air connection, a supply air input connection, a supply air vent connection, and a feedback linkage. The inside of the chamber features an elaborate series of air lines, linkages, valves, necessary adjustments, and electrical transducers. A lack of air will lead the spring to continuously hold the valve open. As the air supply increases, more force is applied to the diaphragm, which will overpower the force of the spring, subsequently making the valve close. The valve’s positioning depends on how much air is supplied to the machine’s top chamber. The valve is held in place once the desired position is achieved and the air pressure stops changing.

One of the most important features of a pneumatic actuator is the controller. A controller can be added to a pneumatic actuator for the purpose of positioning the valve per the requirements of the machine’s operator. The controller functions by sending a signal to the positioner that indicates where the valve should be positioned. Since the controller is pre-programmed to maintain a certain valve position, it adjusts quickly upon any change in the controlled variable relative to the valve’s setpoint.

Notable Types of Pneumatic Actuators

Pneumatic actuators come in a variety of types. Some of these types include:

Pneumatic Valve Actuators
These actuators are defined by the use of valves in their overall function. In addition to pneumatic, other varieties of valves actuators that are available include those powered hydraulically and electrically.
Tie Rod Cylinders
These types of actuators get their name from their structure. A set of bolts hold them in place through a pair of castings, each located on either end of the barrel. Tie rod cylinders are very simple in design, and they generally come with fixed stroke lengths and bore sizes, which may put manufacturers at a disadvantage when developing new equipment.
Grippers
A pneumatic gripper is a device that functions as a set of fingers or jaws, enabling manufacturers to hold an object so it can be manipulated. The fingers are not part of the gripper itself, but rather a specialized custom set of tools. Two main actions can be performed by a gripper. The first, external, involves the gripper jaws closing, and the force of the jaws holds the object. This method requires the shortest stroke length and is the most simplistic; it is the most frequently used method of holding items. The internal method involves the gripper’s opening force holding the object. The internal method requires the gripper to hold the object from the center, which is useful for cases where the exterior of the object may have to be accessed.
Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
These devices consist of a contractile or extensional pneumatic bladder that is designed to hold pressurized air. The bladder is a thin membrane, making the device itself lightweight and enabling the actuator to be directly connected to the structure that they power. This flexible membrane also enables the actuator to mimic biological systems, such as human muscle.

Factors to Consider When Purchasing Pneumatic Actuators

Pneumatic actuators are generally affordable, user-friendly, and have a simplistic structure. However, they are noisy and their position is hard to control. Therefore, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of a pneumatic linear actuator within the context of the desired application before making an investment.



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