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    A pneumatic motor (air motor), or compressed-air engine, is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumatic motors generally...
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    electrically-powered compressor powers cylinders, air motors, pneumatic actuators, and other pneumatic devices. A pneumatic system controlled through manual or automatic...
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    Engine (redirect from Motor (device))
    engines, electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical motion, pneumatic motors use compressed air, and clockwork motors in wind-up toys use...
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    convert the compressed air to work using a pneumatic motor. Compared to electric power tool equivalents, pneumatic tools are safer to run and maintain, without...
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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...
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  • Actuator (section Pneumatic)
    actuators include DC torque motors, induction motors, hydraulic and pneumatic motors, and piston-cylinder drives (rams). A soft actuator is one that changes...
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    gas and propelled by the release and expansion of the gas within a pneumatic motor. CAV's have found application in torpedoes, locomotives used in situations...
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    tender – Boat used for servicing larger racing or cruising pleasure craft Pneumatic motor – Compressed-air engine Sterndrive, also known as Inboard/outboard...
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    Fluid power (redirect from Pneumatic power)
    such as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder, to provide linear motion, or a hydraulic motor or pneumatic motor, to provide rotary motion or torque...
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  • cylinders Rodless actuators with mechanical linkage Pneumatic artificial muscles Vane Motors Pneumatic motors Speciality actuators that combine rotary and linear...
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    Vacuum engine (redirect from Vacuum motor)
    the maximum power that can be transmitted to a vacuum motor is less than conventional pneumatics. There is an optimum pressure for the operation of a vacuum...
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    pneumatics. The LEGO pneumatics components were first introduced as part of the LEGO Technic range in 1984. Since their introduction, LEGO pneumatics...
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  • Chicago Pneumatic, also known as "CP", is an industrial manufacturer providing power tools, air compressors, generators, light towers and hydraulic equipment...
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    Jackhammer (redirect from Pneumatic Drill)
    A jackhammer (pneumatic drill or demolition hammer in British English) is a pneumatic or electro-mechanical tool that combines a hammer directly with...
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    extending past the base. The spindle may be driven by an electric motor or by a pneumatic motor. It routs (hollows out) an area in hard material, such as wood...
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    Player piano (category Pneumatics)
    20th century. The mechanism was all-pneumatic: foot-operated bellows provided a vacuum to operate a pneumatic motor and drive the take-up spool, while...
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    were used to control the speed of electric motors. A camshaft, driven by an electric motor or a pneumatic motor, was used to operate contactors in sequence...
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    each key and stop: a valve (within the console), a pneumatic motor, commonly called a 'pneumatic' (within the windchest), and a lead tube that connects...
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    Tire (redirect from Pneumatic tire)
    and to prevent wear and tear. Early rubber tires were solid (not pneumatic). Pneumatic tires are used on many vehicles, including cars, bicycles, motorcycles...
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    varying rates to conserve ammunition. The new design replaces the pneumatic motor, compressor, and storage tanks, reducing system weight by 180 lb (82 kg)...
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    powered either by a battery or by electricity via wall sockets. The pneumatic motor is known for its great speed, which makes surgery much easier and faster...
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    privity of contract. It should not be confused with Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v New Garage & Motor Co Ltd, a separate decision of the House of Lords in the...
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  • moved to Part 565 in 1983) FMVSS No. 116: Motor vehicle brake fluids FMVSS No. 117: Retreaded pneumatic tires FMVSS No. 118: Power-operated window,...
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    the engine's operation under its own power. Starters can be electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. The starter can also be another internal-combustion engine...
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    used to regulate airflow constantly and are operated by electric or pneumatic motors, in turn controlled by a thermostat or building automation system....
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  • emergency power system for aircraft Small air turbines, used as high-speed pneumatic motors in tools such as dentist's drills This disambiguation page lists articles...
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    container on the trailer ("B" box), is powered by an electric motor, a pneumatic motor or a hydraulic line. It rolls on small wheels, riding on rails...
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    Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders inherently produce linear motion. Many other mechanisms are used to generate linear motion from a rotating motor. Mechanical...
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  • provides position control. Commonly, servos are electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic. They operate on the principle of negative feedback, where the control...
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    most common actuators are electrically powered; others may be powered pneumatically or hydraulically, or use energy stored in springs. The motion produced...
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