by brenr8hfco

A pneumatic actuator changes energy ( as compressed atmosphere, typically) directly into motion. The actual motion may be rotary or linear, depending on the type of actuator. Some forms of pneumatic actuator utes include:

Tie rod cylinders

Turning actuators

Grippers

Rodless actuators with permanent magnetic linkage or rotary cylinders

Rodless actuators with mechanised linkage

Pneumatic synthetic muscles

Special actuators that mix rotary and also linear motionrequently used for clamping functions

Vacuum generators