A side by side comparison checklist of each system (hydraulic and pneumatic) of the benefits of each and the industries/businesses that would work best for each system.

1. Although both use fluids to transmit and generate power, pneumatic and
hydraulic systems are very different. What follows is a basic comparison
of the benefits of each type of system.
Benefits
°° Draw air from the environment
°° Lower initial costs
°° Quieter operation
°° Cleaner operation
°° Simpler design
°° Lower risk of accidents
°° No risk of corrosion
from water leaks
°° Greater durability
°° Greater accuracy
°° Consumes less energy
Industries That Can Benefit
°° Food manufacturing
°° Dentistry
°° Auto manufacturing
°° Chemical handling
°° Petroleum
°° Medical products
°° Semiconductor
°° Process control
°° Test equipment
°° Microfluidics
Benefits
°° Operate at higher pressures
°° Capable of holding static loads
°° Require relatively small spaces
°° Less variability in expected
force generated
°° More precise positioning
°° Lower operating costs
°° Greater strength
°° No delay in movement
Industries That Can Benefit
°° Heavy manufacturing
°° Construction
°° Mining
°° Aerospace
°° Fitness equipment
°° Amusement park rides
°° Landscaping
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UNDERSTANDING FLUID POWER:
Pneumatics Vs. Hydraulics
PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS