Introduction
1.1 What Does Pneumatic Mean?
Pneumatics comes from the Greek word pneuma, which means 'breath or
wind'. It is basically the use of under pressure gas that helps in performing a
certain work in science and technology.
1.2 Definition of pneumatics
Pneumatics is the transmission and control of forces and movements by means
of compressed air. (The use of compressed air as a medium to do work).
1.3 What is the fluid power?
Fluid power is the energy transmitted and controlled by means of a
pressurized fluid, either liquid or gas. The term fluid power applies to both
hydraulics and pneumatics. Hydraulics (oil or water) use liquids under pressure
while pneumatics use compressed air or other neutral gases.
Pneumatics technology has for some considerable time been used in carrying
out the simplest mechanical tasks, but nowadays has played a vital and
important role in automation and development of sophisticated technologies.