Pneumatic systems are essential for a wide range of businesses, powering everything from assembly lines to large-scale construction equipment. The precision of these systems depends on maintaining consistent air pressure, which is why air regulators are crucial. These components ensure consistent performance and help prevent wasted resources.

What Are Air Regulators?

Different manufacturers produce a variety of air pressure regulator designs, but they all work to ensure a pneumatic system's stability. If the air pressure gets too high, the valve allows air to escape, preventing damage to the seals and other components.

Air regulators also work to increase air pressure, helping avoid errors caused by insufficient power to the actuator. Smoothing out peaks and valleys in the airstream allows the device to run with less pressure overall, maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing the risk of a sudden failure.

How Do They Work?

Air regulators are connected to the air supply on one side and the pneumatic device on the other. Inside, the air supply collects inside a chamber, which features a valve held closed by a diaphragm. When the air pressure pushes the diaphragm upward, the air is allowed to escape, reducing pressure inside the chamber.

However, if the pressure is too low, the air intake will stay open until the desired level is reached. Because the diaphragm reduces space inside the air collection chamber, less air is required to reach the necessary pressure. This provides a steady stream of consistent pressure to the pneumatic device, ensuring it performs the exact same function with every repetition.

As one of the largest industrial supply warehouses in northeast Georgia, Caylor Industrial Sales in Dalton offers an incredible selection of valves and air regulators to businesses throughout the region. In addition to a complete inventory of high-quality parts from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers, they also offer custom machining using state-of-the-art technology to create anything you might need. Visit their website to browse their selection of air regulators today, or call (706) 226-3198 to speak with a member of their team.