Pneumatics boosts manufacturing efficiency

Manufacturers that rely on pneumatics are constantly on the lookout for ways to reduce downtime and operating costs and, ultimately, improve productivity. To meet these goals, they want faster setup, more efficient operations, and streamlined troubleshooting with less downtime from their pneumatic systems. Valve terminals are evolving to help meet these demands. When first introduced more than a decade ago, fieldbus valve-manifold systems offered several advantages over traditional systems, the most notable being lower installation costs. Conventional systems containing a series of stand-alone valves generally require extensive wiring, making installation expensive and presenting plenty of opportunities for miswiring. More connections also mean lower reliability.