Pneumatic valve automation

Pneumatic automation

Pneumatic valve automation and its advantages.

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Pneumatic automation

Pneumatic valve automation and its advantages

Pneumatic automation has become an integral part of modern industry and is used across a wide range of sectors: in mechanical and plant engineering, as well as in the chemical, process, manufacturing, packaging and food industries. Wherever fast, precise and reliable movements are required, pneumatics offers a cost-effective and safe solution.

Typical applications include the automated actuation and monitoring of valves, flaps and ball valves, or the drive systems for conveyor belts, robots and assembly lines. Thanks to its high dynamics and robustness, compressed air technology is suitable for both simple individual applications and complex automation processes.

Pneumatically operated ball valves and butterfly valves

Pneumatic ball valves and butterfly valves enable the efficient control of various media and processes. By selecting the appropriate type of actuator and operating mechanism, you can quickly find the right solution for your application: from simple on/off applications to precise control processes. 

Various application examples from our range

Pneumatic ball valves

Pneumatically actuated ball valves for industrial media control
 

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Pneumatic butterfly valves

Automated butterfly valves for process plants, e.g. in water and wastewater technology
 

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Intelligent electropneumatic positioner

Electropneumatic positioners for precise dosing and control tasks
 

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The advantages of pneumatic automation

Compressed air technology offers many advantages from which you too can benefit:

Easy integration into existing systems

Compressed air is already available in most industrial plants and can be used directly for pneumatic applications. Where electrical power is not available, shut-off elements, control valves and valves can be controlled cost-effectively and safely, and existing processes can be easily expanded or modernised without major installation work. For example, existing ball valves or butterfly valves can be easily retrofitted with pneumatic rotary actuators and automated.

Full flexibility for every production requirement

Whether for individual control or complex process plants: pneumatic systems can be flexibly adapted to different production requirements. Compressed air can be easily transported and distributed over long distances. TRI-MATIC supports you in the implementation of compact valve solutions right through to complete pneumatic control systems and customised assemblies.

High reliability, safety, and cleanliness

Whether in heat, cold, or even under extreme temperature fluctuations, pneumatic actuators operate reliably regardless of temperature. Pneumatics offer decisive advantages, particularly in safety-critical areas. In the event of a compressed air or power failure, single-acting rotary actuators can automatically open or close valves, thereby preventing damage to the production process. If a line or device leaks, the compressed air system remains safely operational. Unlike hydraulic systems, no oil droplets, other liquids, or contaminants are released. This makes pneumatic systems particularly attractive for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Precise control and metering of liquids, gases or solids

With intelligent electro-pneumatic positioners such as the TRI-Positioners, liquids, gases, or solids can be precisely controlled and metered. Speed and force can be continuously adjusted for linear and rotary actuators. This makes pneumatic systems ideal for applications requiring controlled movements and precise process control. When companies combine pneumatic actuators with limit switch boxes for position feedback and on-site position indication, the current position of the valve can be monitored by the control system at any time, and the switching signal can be reused for subsequent control commands.

Cost-effective purchase and maintenance

Pneumatic systems enable lightweight, compact, yet powerful designs. They also offer low maintenance costs and a long service life. TRI-MATIC provides robust, low-maintenance components such as pneumatic actuators, valves, and electro-pneumatic positioners, all designed for long-term, cost-effective operation.


Three industries, three decisions: Pneumatic automation in practice

In the mechanical engineering sector, a manufacturer of packaging machines decided to retrofit manual ball valves with pneumatic rotary actuators. This reduced setup times, automated process flows, and increased plant availability.

In the process industry, the decision is to reliably shut off safety-critical media flows even in the event of a power failure. The choice falls on pneumatically actuated butterfly valves with spring return, which automatically move to a defined safety position in an emergency, thereby protecting people, the environment, and the plant.

A food manufacturer is looking for a clean and precise solution to control the flow of liquids in its production process. By using pneumatic control valves with electro-pneumatic positioners, dosing accuracy can be improved, product losses reduced, and the industry’s high hygiene standards met at the same time.

Pneumatic automation from TRI-MATIC

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