Pneumatic systems have been around for thousands of years
By George
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Pneumatics is the use of pressurized gas to support, move, or do almost anything to objects. Though used earlier, pneumatics were first documented in Egypt in 60 AD. While the Romans might have gotten the ball rolling on pneumatics, not until the industrial age in the late 19th Century did they become a mainstream part of industry. Only the mass production of the post WWII era brought pneumatics to the masses.
Today, pneumatics work most printing a metal presses. Even the smallest shops can afford and maintain pneumatic systems. Using simple valves, gauges, and counters, companies using pneumatic systems can monitor the machinery and schedule regular maintenance. Whether you’re looking to modify your car or move a mountain, a pneumatic system exists to do the job.