The term pneumatic refers to systems containing or operating with pressurized gasses, often air. Many aircraft systems operate on pneumatic systems, such as those that control the ailerons, the rudders, and the elevators. Whether the application relies on pneumatic cylinders, pneumatic solenoid valves, or other devices, all pneumatic systems make use of an exhaust port for releasing pneumatic air after use. Depending on the flow and the pressure of the released air, pneumatic exhaust can generate harmful noise that interferes with the system. To prevent disruption to workers, contaminants, and more, one should employ a pneumatic silencer, which is a small device that connects to the exhaust port of a pneumatic system for the main purpose of noise reduction. With various models available for procurement, pneumatic silencers may perform additional functions and attach to various housings. As such, this blog will offer a brief overview of these useful devices and the benefits of including them in pneumatic systems.

Pneumatic systems are used in a variety of industries, serving several mechanical purposes. They are similar to hydraulic systems, except instead of using hydraulic fluid, they use compressed air. Compressed air is simply atmospheric air which has a compressed volume, and as a result, has increased pressure. This compressed air is used as a mechanical force to move around machine equipment and other tools in various assemblies and applications. Pneumatic systems are extremely useful in trucks, factory automation systems, medical applications, and other industries. Since pneumatic systems can effectively perform several tasks such as clamping, gripping, positioning, stacking, pressing, tensioning, and closed-loop control, learning more about their functioning and applications becomes paramount.