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Originally Posted by jimwick
Our team has little experience with pneumatics, and we want to get some during the off season. We would like to use a pneumatic actuator in situations where electric motors are too slow, not strong enough.
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Be aware that FIRST limits the types of valves you are allowed to use in your pneumatic system, which in effect limits the flow rate. You are also limited to 60 PSI working pressure. The intent seems to be to limit the speed and force of some types of cylinders for safety reasons. Real industrial pneumatic systems are capable of very fast operation, but do not expect to get similar speeds from a FIRST legal system.