Applications of Pneumatics

Pneumatics is used in a wide variety of applications; here we classify them by field of use, function, and energy source.

Classification by Industry Sector

Pneumatics is widely used across agriculture, mining, manufacturing, construction, services, household goods, and toys.

Classification by Performance of Pneumatic Equipment

Pneumatic equipment can be classified by functions representing air energy, such as reciprocating and rotating motions.

Classification by Energy Source for Pneumatics

In manufacturing, pneumatic equipment is most commonly powered by compressed air supplied from electrically-driven compressors.
Many specialized units exist in other sectors, particularly large-scale products with distinct characteristics.