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  2. Pneumatics - Wikipedia

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    Pneumatics (from Greek πνεῦμα pneuma 'wind, breath') is the use of gas or pressurized air in mechanical systems. Pneumatic systems used in industry are commonly powered by compressed air or compressed inert gases. A centrally located and electrically-powered compressor powers cylinders, air motors, pneumatic actuators, and other ...

  3. Shuttle valve - Wikipedia

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    Winch brake circuit: a shuttle valve provides brake control in pneumatic winch applications. When the compressor is operated the shuttle valves direct air to open the brake shoes. When the control valve is centered, the brake cylinder is vented through the shuttle valve, and the brake shoes are allowed to close. [clarification needed]

  4. Pneumatic motor - Wikipedia

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    The practical mechanical efficiencies attained by a piston air motor are between 40–50%. ... The Pneumatic Quasiturbine engine is a compressed-air pistonless rotary ...

  5. Tiny pneumatic actuator makes soft robots practical - AOL

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    Soft robots that bend and stretch are cool concepts, but there's usually a lot of clunky hardware involved to make them work, like air compressors and gas generators. They're seldom practical in ...

  6. Pneumatic circuit - Wikipedia

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    A pneumatic circuit is an interconnected set of components that convert compressed gas (usually air) into mechanical work. In the normal sense of the term, the circuit must include a compressor or compressor-fed tank.

  7. Pneumatic cylinder - Wikipedia

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    Pneumatic cylinder, also known as air cylinder, is a mechanical device which uses the power of compressed gas to produce a force in a reciprocating linear motion. [ 1 ] : 85 Like in a hydraulic cylinder , something forces a piston to move in the desired direction.

  8. TODAY’s 20 most popular recipes of 2024 — from Jennifer ...

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    The most popular TODAY show recipes in 2024 include Jennifer Garner's blackberry crumble, Donna Kelce's marshmallow dinner rolls and more.

  9. Man Told Girlfriend He Was Going Home for Dinner, Then Killed ...

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    An affidavit previously obtained by the local news stations stated that Jacob left his girlfriend's house, saying he was going to have dinner with his family.