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Pneumatic Cylinder Vs Hydraulic Cylinder: What's the Difference

Posted by OCPneumatics on Jan 16th 2026

When it comes to making the right choice of motion technology for your industrial equipment, there are times when engineers and purchase managers get confused with questions such as pneumatic cylinder vs hydraulic cylinder. Though both are commonly used to achieve linear motion, they are vastly diff … read more

What is a Pneumatic Valve? How it works and its Function

Posted by OCPneumatics on Jan 14th 2026

Many machines today depend on air power, and one important part behind this power is the Pneumatic Valve. These valves help control the movement of air so that different equipment can run safely and smoothly. The performance of the entire system often depends on how well the valve manages airflow, w … read more

2 Position vs 3 Position Pneumatic Valves

Posted by OCPneumatics on Jul 6th 2020

Are you using the right kind of pneumatic valve on each compressed air-driven system you have installed in your workshop? You might be surprised to learn that there are countless options regarding each type of pneumatic valve you're likely to find. Two-position and three-position pneumatic valves ar … read more

How Is Air Compressor Efficiency Calculated?

Posted by OCPneumatics on Jul 6th 2020

Do you know if your compressed air systems are wasting more power than they need to? You've probably heard that pneumatic solutions are among the most effective and efficient on the market. While this is true in many use cases, whether or not it is for you depends entirely on how your equipment is g … read more

What Are Pneumatic Control Valves?

Posted by OCPneumatics on Jul 6th 2020

Take a moment to look at your current compressed air-driven machinery and see if you can tell whether or not you're using the right pneumatic control valves on it. Are you? Even the slightest mismatch can cause big problems and even a loss of pressure, which can drastically reduce the efficiency of … read more