Pneumatics A useful alternative to motors Tim Siepmann (Alumni Team 2175)
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PneumaticsA useful alternative to motors
Tim Siepmann (Alumni Team 2175)
Topics
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Applications
• How-to
• Helpful Tips
• Questions
Advantages
• Easy linear motion
• No increased load when stalling
• Easy to use
Rotary Actuator
Disadvantages
• Relatively expensive
• Heavy
• Potentially more dangerous
• Typically not variable position
Compressor
Applications
• Linear Motion
• Shifters
• Latches
• Lifting
• Rotary motion
Cylinder
How-To• FOLLOW THE RULES
• Plan
• What do you want to use it for?
• What components will you need?
• Layout and test
• Connect
• Leak test
• Place on robot
• Retest
Complete System
Helpful Tips
• Use pneumatic air units
• Cut tubes straight
• Barbed versus quick connect
• Use soapy water to find leaks
• Wrap two or three threads up from start
• Be gentle with components
• Bring backups
Safety
• Realize how much energy is stored in your system
• Always vent
• Keep people away while charging
• Inspect for cracks or defects
Questions?