Pneumatic actuators use compressed air to apply a massive amount of force at a moment’s notice. However, there are tradeoffs to using this power source, making it more suitable for some scenarios than others. In this online training session, presenter Jeremy Cook will discuss basic air power concepts, outline where pneumatics is best used in automation, and demonstrate a basic linear actuator setup.
Jeremy Cook is a freelance tech journalist who spent over a decade in manufacturing automation. In conjunction with writing, he loves to experiment with electronics and creative fabrication, using those skills to create everything from