What is hydraulic and pneumatic automation technology?
Fluid power speeds up and automates repetitious tasks in virtually all industrial production, food processing and packaging. Two types of fluids are used to automate machinery: compressed air, called pneumatics, and pressurized oil, or hydraulics. Hydraulic-powered machines make the plastic containers for liquids like milk, shampoo and motor oil, and a wide range of packaging for foods such as fresh fruits and pizza crust. Because fluid power is less expensive and faster than manual power, it contributes to cost-effective mass production of concrete blocks, plywood, plastic toys and electronic circuit boards. And, it keeps the price tags low for consumers.
