Linear Pneumatic Actuators

A linear pneumatic actuator is a simple machine that moves things in a straight line using the power of compressed air.
Here is the simple breakdown of what it does:
• Puff of Air Power: It is powered by air that has been squeezed (compressed) and stored under high pressure in a tank.
• A Piston Inside a Tube: It's basically a cylinder with a sliding rod (piston) inside it.
• Pushes and Pulls: When the compressed air rushes in, it pushes the piston rod out (like blowing up a balloon and watching one end expand). To go back, the air is released or pushed in from the other side.
• Simple and Fast: They are often very simple mechanisms, quick to respond, reliable, and cheap to run, but they aren't as precise as electric actuators when it comes to stopping at exact mid-points.
In short, a linear pneumatic actuator is a rugged, straightforward device that uses a burst of compressed air to powerfully push or pull things in a straight line, like in a factory sorting line or clamping machine.