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23 Mar
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In South Africa, we have standardised most of our pneumatic fittings
to use BSP thread fittings. BSP is an abbreviation for British
Standard Pipe and is found in two different variations
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23 Mar
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Pneumatics is a branch of engineering that uses gas or pressurized air. A
pneumatic system is powered by compressed air or inert (non-reactive)
gases. A centrally located compressor powers special pneumatic devices.
Th..
22 Mar
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Spray gun cleaning
Keeping the spray gun spotlessly clean insures that it sprays properly. Cleaning methods can range from
simple
hand cleaning to using a gun washer. The method used sho..
22 Mar
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More than 98% of factories using compressed air started out with a
dead-end network. Over the years their systems have evolved into a
giant octopuses. The result of the dead-end network is a sac..
22 Mar
0
1043
Pneumatic Coupling - Explained
What is a pneumatic coupling?
A pneumatic coupling is used to connect compressed air tools to a compressed
air line. A pneumatic coupler allows a tool to be easily connected or disconnected
to a hose or pipe whi..
22 Mar
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Preventative maintenance:
When a compressor is first used, use a stopwatch and time how long it takes for the compressor to
completely fill the tank from empty to full. Write down this time and make a note of it..
20 Mar
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971
Consider safety when operating pneumatic/air tools.
Pneumatic tools, powered by compressed air, can be a useful and portable addition to electrical tools on
construction sites, in industrial worksho..
20 Mar
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The in line lubricator:
Because of their design characteristics, all percussion air tools require some form of lubrication to reduce
the friction and heat that can lead to premature wear of internal moving parts..
20 Mar
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903
Compressed Air Filters and Their Importance in Your System
Compressor Intake Filter
This compressed air filter often acts as the first stage of filtration in any pneumatic equipment. As such,
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20 Mar
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Keep Your Air Sanders Running Smoothly
5 tips to keep your pneumatic sander running in top-performing shape, so you can get the best sanding results
possible.
Even though sanding with a pneu..
17 Mar
0
1399
I am new to routing and router bits are a confusing subject!
Is a Router Bit with a ½-inch shank better than one with a
¼-inch?
When you shop for router bits, you will probably notice that they come in a huge variety of ty..
17 Mar
0
827
How Fast Should a Router Be Running?
If you've got a router with variable speed, then you've got the power to
improve the quality of your cut. In general, the larger the bit, the slower
the speed you need. The perfect solution for deali..