Pneumatic valves
Pneumatic valves and valve terminals for large control units.
Pneumatic valves and valve terminals for large control units
Pneumatic valves and valve terminals control actuators such as cylinders, rotary drives or grippers in modern automation technology. Like all valves, pneumatic valves or pneumatic directional control valves have a control or shut-off function for neutral gases. Directional control valves are used as control elements, processing elements or input elements. Pneumatic valves can be divided into pneumatically, electrically or manually actuated valves, which TRI-MATIC offers in various designs.
Thanks to the powerful pneumatic valves, simple to very complex applications in pneumatic plant engineering can be realised and controlled. Valve terminals are used for sophisticated control systems. The pneumatic valves and valve terminals are available in various designs, nominal sizes, switching positions and functions, including for applications in hazardous areas in accordance with ATEX.
Function of valves in pneumatics
In industrial automation, pneumatics transmit movement and force using compressed air. This movement is realised by actuators, which in turn are controlled by valves or valve terminals. A simple pneumatic system consists of a cylinder or rotary actuator, a directional control valve and other pneumatic accessories.
Electric and pneumatic valves for numerous applications
The cost-effective and compact pneumatic valves are available either as a single component or as a valve terminal with several combined pneumatic valves. For example, the modular EB80 valve terminal simultaneously controls up to 38 multipole valves or 128 valves with fieldbus. Using the signalling modules, up to 40 separate EB80 valve terminals can be combined to form a large control unit.
Functional safety is essential in pneumatics, as standardised products are usually used. Metal Work offers reliable pneumatic valves, valve terminals and pneumatic components. Together with expert advice from our team, you will find a suitable solution for automated applications in the automotive, food and packaging industries as well as in machine and factory automation.
Like all valves, pneumatic valves or pneumatic directional control valves have a control or shut-off function. They determine the amount of gas that is allowed to flow through the valve. They are used in pneumatic plant engineering, e.g. for controlling cylinders, pneumatic drives or grippers.
Simply said, pneumatic directional control valves are diverters that direct the path of the compressed air. They are probably the most frequently used elements in pneumatic systems. They are controlled either manually, pneumatically or electrically by magnetic actuation. They can have two or more connections and fulfil different switching functions.
In pneumatics, directional control valves have the task of controlling the air flow in a pneumatic system. They determine where the compressed air flows to by opening or closing various channels. This allows them to move cylinders, control machines and activate or deactivate other components.
Pneumatic valves control the flow of gas in a system. They have inputs and outputs as well as moving parts such as spools or pistons that are electrically controlled by a coil or actuated manually or pneumatically. When the valve is activated, these moving parts open or close. They then allow the compressed air to flow through certain channels or block them.
In this way, neutral gases can be channelled in a targeted manner, for example to move cylinders or control other components. Pneumatic valves act like switches for compressed air.
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