Basic pneumatic control technology is integral to the successful function of many different manufacturing processes. Air cylinder controls, a component commonly used to control motion in various applications, typically include airflow control valves, which regulate the air pressure to produce a specified speed.
Compressed air, though safe, economical, and readily available, is by its nature unstable, presenting challenges to precise control.
A hydraulic speed regulator can address this problem. The Deschner Kinechek® hydraulic speed regulator, for example, when used as an accessory with an air cylinder-controlled system, can attain a more constant, precise motion.
The hydraulic Kinechek regulates the air cylinder piston rod to move at a constant feed rate and requires no maintenance, due to its hermetically sealed, leakproof design. It can also easily change the feed rate to suit various speed requirements by a simple turn of the built-in adjustment knob, thereby contributing to improvements in the overall efficiency of operations.