Program

Components of a Pneumatic System - Skill Group Pathway

Self-paced

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Full program description

Overview

A pneumatic system is made up of multiple components that work together. Understanding the components of a pneumatic system will help you understand the system as a whole.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • List air treatment components
  • Explain why air treatment components are needed
  • Define a pneumatic actuator
  • Explain how different types of actuators work
  • Understand the purpose of a directional control value
  • Describe different types of control valves
  • Explain how a vacuum is used to lift and move products or materials
  • Define pressure and flow
  • Describe how pressure and flow are measured

Estimated completion time (hours): 8.9