Where should an OEM machine builder start?
Start with the motion requirement and the available installation envelope. From there, select the appropriate actuator family, valve-control method and air-treatment approach.
Application area
Machine Building & General Automation
From a single actuator to a compact valve-and-air-control assembly, Pneumatic China supports machine builders who need practical components, clearer technical information and responsive quotation support.
Where pneumatic motion fits
Typical machine functions
These are common examples, not a substitute for application-specific engineering review.
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OEM equipment design and retrofit
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Assembly, inspection and testing machines
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Conveying, sorting and transfer stations
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Fixtures, workholding and auxiliary mechanisms
Selection checklist
Confirm these details before choosing a model.
- Required motion, force, stroke and cycle rate
- Available air supply, operating pressure and consumption
- Mounting interface, port size and connection style
- Need for CAD, drawings, sensors and custom mounting
Start with these families
Recommended component categories
Product family
Pneumatic cylinders
Linear motion for clamping, stopping, lifting, positioning and transfer movements.
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Pneumatic grippers
Parallel, angular, wide-opening and compact gripping options for automated handling.
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Directional solenoid valves
Control pneumatic actuator sequences, valve islands and distributed machine functions.
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Air preparation units
Filter, regulate and prepare compressed air for stable machine operation.
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The machine application determines the final configuration.
For regulated, wash-down, high-temperature, high-contamination or safety-critical environments, please confirm material compatibility, required certification and installation conditions with our team before purchase.
FAQ
Application questions
Can I request CAD before confirming an order?
Yes. Check the CAD Library or send the model and application information in your RFQ. We can advise which files are currently available for the required configuration.
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Send your application details for a practical starting recommendation.
Include the part or drawing, motion, pressure, cycle rate and quantity whenever possible.