Pneumatic Systems
What are Pneumatic Systems?
A pneumatic system is comprised of compressed air componentry to power machines and processes. The use of air preparation equipment, valves, and actuators are required to automate manual actions such as parts holding, forming, welding, transferring, mixing, and assembling. Used in a wide variety of applications, pneumatic systems can be a cost effective and efficient solution in most industrial manufacturing segments. Pneumatic systems can emulate nearly any repetitive task to potentially increase throughput and reduce downtime and labor costs as pneumatic systems can operate continuously with limited human interaction. Pneumatic systems are now more intelligent than ever before with the availability of electronic componentry to improve communication and control which drives greater capability and reliability.
Our Pneumatic Systems Components
Pneumatic Actuators
We have an extensive and diverse selection of actuators to accommodate a host of pneumatic systems and equipment types. With multiple leading manufacturers, you’ll find the actuator you need with the quality and lead times that you demand. Each actuator type boasts a wide range of features and options plus a complete range of bore sizes and stroke lengths to meet your exact requirements. We also can provide custom and specialty actuators based on your specific application requirements. Our pneumatic actuator portfolio includes but is not limited to the following:
- Compact cylinders
- Guided thrusters
- ISO cylinders
- Rodless actuators
- Round body cylinders
- NFPA cylinders
- Rotary cylinders
Valves
Pneumatic valves can be as simple or complex as required. These range from directional, sub-base, inline, air pilot, proportional, manual, and flow valves to meet your application needs. Our valve lineup features a wide range of sizes and high-performance materials. We carry several lines of special purpose valves—including logic, check, limit, and pressure-sensing valves. We have valves that meet the ISO and JIS standards, as well as ATEX, EU, UL, CSA, and FM certifications. Our valve portfolio is comprised of the following categories:
- Air Pilot, Manual, and Mechanical
- Pilot Operated, Check, and Logic
Air preparation & accessories
Proper compressed air preparation is essential for optimum performance of your pneumatic system. With our multiple and complete lines of air preparation components, we can ensure your applications run smoothly and safely. We also offer a complete of pneumatic accessories (fittings, tubing, mufflers, and flow controls). Our product categories are as follows:
- Air Preparation
- Accessories
Workholding
We offer a number of workholding solutions whether it’s for small and highly accurate applications or for larger applications with heavier payloads. We carry multiple product lines and offer a variety of widths, bore sizes, and pressures to choose from. Our workholding categories include:
- Grippers
- Clamps
Vacuum
We offer vacuum products ranging from vacuum generators, suction cups, grippers, and other end of arm tooling. Our range of products offers a variety of vacuum and flow specifications to meet your requirements. Our options are modular allowing flexibility with your specific application. Our vacuum product categories include the following:
- Cups and Accessories
- Generators & Pumps
- Grippers & End Effectors
Valve Manifolds
EFP’s valve manifold components encompass the broadest range of standards, certifications, and communication protocols. These components can be stocked, assembled, and tested locally to create the exact valve manifold that best meets your requirements. Our assembly and testing procedures are factory-certified, ensuring the valued combination of high product quality combined with local expertise and the best possible lead times. Our valve portfolio is comprised of the following categories:
- Discrete
- Fieldbus/IO
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Why Choose Our Pneumatic Systems
Product Availability
The depth and breadth of EFP’s pneumatic systems offerings is unrivaled in both the completeness of our pneumatics products portfolio as well as the multiple and diversified world-class brands that we offer. In today’s difficult supply chain environment, having a pneumatic systems partner that can provide multiple solutions quickly is of the highest importance.
Reliability
With the ability to offer multiple pneumatics systems solutions from some of the most respected brands in the industry, we can best ensure the long-lasting operation of your pneumatic applications. Our pneumatic systems offerings include the best in American, German, and Japanese engineering technology. No matter the demands of the application and environment, we can offer a best-in-class pneumatic systems solution that will improve your equipment reliability.
Efficiency and Productivity
Our pneumatics systems solutions can be trusted to deliver the efficiency that is desired for the equipment being designed or the component being replaced. With our multiple brand solutions and stocking programs, we are best positioned to reduce product lead time and avoid costly manufacturing downtime.
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We understand how pneumatic systems are central to the efficient and timely operation of your machines. It’s essential that you not only stay within budget on your automation spend, but that you also stay on target for deadlines, whether it be the delivery of a new machine of a line that is down because of one part. EFP is the partner you can rely on for timely delivery and reliable quotes.
We take your success personally, which is why we offer a Rapid Response Guarantee. We promise to respond to your online chats within 60 seconds and your web inquiries within 60 minutes during our business hours, or we will take $60 OFF your next purchase. Providing the highest level of customer service to our partners is our top priority, and this has remained unchanged since our founding in 1975.
Based in Ohio and serving customers in Kentucky and Indiana as well, you can rely on the personalized support of our experienced staff to ensure your needs, wants, deadlines, and budgets are being met throughout your entire project. With speed, expertise, accountability, and integrity at every step of our partnership with your company, we will help you succeed.