Pneumatics

Air compressor accessories work with air compressors to protect against wear and contaminants, control air pressure and flow, and provide air storage. Air compressor oil lubricates moving compressor parts to reduce friction. Air and water aftercoolers remove water and oil that can damage compressed air systems. Compressor air filters help ensure that compressors deliver clean, dry air. Compressor valves control air pressure and flow. Covers help shield air compressors from dust, debris, and water. Parts kits include components for starting up and maintaining compressors. Portable air tanks can be carried between locations to supply air. Stationary air tanks provide a fixed location for delivering and storing air. Mufflers and silencers dampen compressor noise.

Compressed-air treatment products improve the quality and control the flow of compressed air to help pneumatic equipment operate properly. Air-line lockout valves help prevent accidental startups of air-operated equipment. Compressed-air filters clean airflow by trapping dirt, moisture, and other impurities. Compressed-air lubricators reduce wear on pneumatic components. Compressed-air regulators monitor air pressure exiting the compressor. Air dryers (such as desiccant, membrane, and regenerative air dryers) remove water vapor and oil aerosols to provide a clean, dry compressed-air stream. Filter-regulators and filter-regulator-lubricators are all-in-one units that eliminate the need to use individual components. Oil/water separators prevent oil from entering a compressor.

Pneumatic hose clamps fit around air hose to hold it in place at a connection point. Band clamps slide onto hose and tighten into place with a clamping tool. Band ties work like zip ties to secure pneumatic hoses. Bolt clamps have bolts at each end for fastening them with a wrench. Clamping tools (both manual and pneumatic) provide leverage and power for clamp installation and removal. Ear clamps (also called double-ear clamps) form a tamper-resistant seal. Snap-grip hose clamps have ridged ends that push together for installation and pull apart for removal. Spring hose clamps have ends that squeeze together so the clamp can slide into place and then spring back for a firm hold. Worm gear clamps have interlocking ends that apply consistent clamping pressure and help prevent shearing.

Pneumatic hoses and tubes provide pathways for moving air or other media through a system. Air hoses are used in low-pressure industrial, construction, and agricultural applications. Coiled air hose assemblies stretch along their coil to supply air to pneumatic power tools. Ducting hoses transport smoke, exhaust, and fumes in industrial systems. Material hoses transfer wet and dry materials such as slurries, sand, and wood chips. Snubber hoses deliver compressed air to impact tools while absorbing shock and reducing vibration in a pneumatic system. Steam hoses handle steam transfer and heating applications. Tubing is made of flexible plastic for use in medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Pneumatic system components create air-operated systems for conveying, cooling, and drying applications. Air amplifiers boost air output to improve efficiency. Air cylinders have an air-powered piston that provides force to move objects. Air knives clean, dry, cool, or move parts along a conveyor. Booster regulators increase and adjust pressure in air supply lines. Cylinder position sensors confirm a cylinder operation, detect positioning, and count piston cycles. Pneumatic check valves prevent backflow to maintain proper airflow and pressure. Pneumatic grippers pick up and move components. Pneumatic safety valves shut down or release excess air from overpressurized systems. Vacuum ejectors create a vacuum to pull items along a conveyor. Vacuum pads allow robotic arms to pick up workpieces. Vortex coolers and tubes produce cold air from compressed air for cooling equipment enclosures, electronic controls, machining operations, and more.

Pneumatic tube fittings create connections and filter air in pneumatic systems. Pneumatic inline and tee filters remove unwanted particles from airflow. Pneumatic pipe manifolds split airflow to distribute compressed air through a system or to supply multiple tools from one air line. Pneumatic push-to-connect tube fittings form secure, instant connections between lengths of tube without requiring tools, threading, soldering, or gluing.

Pneumatic replacement parts replace worn or damaged components in compressed-air systems. They include items such as O-rings, belts, service/repair kits, filter elements, and grease. They seal leaks, maintain proper filtration, and lubricate moving parts.