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We have the solution for your challenge because we support you in selecting the right components for your machines.
In order to save time, we provide you with our technical support tables in the following areas:
Theoretical cylinder force
Air consumption
Flow in tubing and fittings
Nominal flow
Thread types
Vacuum pads - Model selection
Find support during the design of your whole pneumatic circuit, and optimise the size and consumption of your pneumatic components.
Introduce a few operating conditions, quickly calculate the air consumption and / or the air flow capacity that a given cylinder, rotary actuator, air gripper or air blow solution will require.
The table below shows the air flow in the different tube sizes and lengths. The upper value is only the tubing and lower is the tubing with a straight KQ2H fitting at one end and a KQ2L elbow fitting at the other end.
The flow (Qn) is given in ln/min. i.e.: IN = 0.6 MPa and OUT = 0.5 MPa.
Measure the pressure drop or maximum flow rate of a piping to determine if its sizing is correct and results in the installation running properly.
Calculate flow rates, required pressure upstream, pressure drops and sonic conductance when you are installing either a single component or a complex air system.
Gain awareness of the energy consumption of your pneumatic equipment, so you can optimise its air consumption and start reducing your energy-related costs.
Lifting force determination
The theoretical lifting force (without safety factor) is determined by the vacuum pressure and the contact area of the vacuum pad.
Safety factor for horizontal lifting: 4 Safety factor for vertical lifting: 8
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