In pneumatic systems, air source treatment components play a vital role. They are mainly responsible for processing and regulating compressed air to ensure that pneumatic equipment operates efficiently under a stable pressure environment. The pressure reduction and stabilization functions are the core of air source treatment components, relying on precise mechanical design and complex physical principles to achieve effective control of gas pressure.
The key to the pressure reduction function lies in the design and application of pressure reducing valves. Pressure reducing valves are devices that can reduce the pressure of the medium. They control the pressure of the medium by adjusting the throttling area so that the outlet pressure is lower than the inlet pressure. In pneumatic systems, pressure reducing valves connect high-pressure areas with low-pressure areas. When the user adjusts the pressure setting knob, the spring is compressed, and the valve stem is pressed down, opening the air flow channel, and compressed air flows from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure area. As the pressure in the low-pressure area rises, the high-pressure air flows to the diaphragm assembly through the feedback air port, and the pressure on the diaphragm assembly opposes the set spring force. When the pressure in the low-pressure area exceeds the set value, the diaphragm assembly will open the air port to release excess high-pressure gas, thereby reducing the air pressure in the low-pressure area. This process is repeated until the pressure in the air path reaches and remains at the set value. This function of the pressure reducing valve ensures that each component in the pneumatic system operates within a safe pressure range, avoiding equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure.
The pressure stabilization function mainly depends on the design of the pressure stabilizing valve or the combined pressure reducing and stabilizing valve. The pressure stabilizing valve stabilizes the outlet pressure by reducing the throttling cross-sectional area, and usually has a composite structure of multiple inlet and outlet joints and multi-stage piston assemblies. When the system pressure fluctuates, the pressure stabilizing valve can respond quickly, balance the pressure changes by adjusting the throttling area, and ensure the stability of the outlet pressure. In practical applications, the combined pressure reducing and stabilizing valve combines the advantages of the pressure reducing valve and the pressure stabilizing valve, which can not only reduce the system pressure, but also maintain the stability of the outlet pressure. This valve usually has higher precision and stability, and is suitable for pneumatic systems with strict pressure control requirements.
The pressure reducing and stabilizing functions in the air source processing assembly are inseparable from precise mechanical design and advanced material technology. The key components of the pressure reducing valve and the pressure stabilizing valve, such as the valve core and valve seat, are usually made of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant high-performance materials to ensure the long-term stable operation of the valve. At the same time, the machining accuracy and surface roughness of these components are strictly controlled to reduce friction resistance and leakage, thereby improving the control accuracy and response speed of the valve.
In the design and selection process of the pneumatic system, the realization of pressure reduction and pressure stabilization functions is crucial. Users need to select appropriate pressure reducing valves and pressure stabilizing valve models and specifications according to the actual needs of the system and the use environment. For example, for systems that require high-precision pressure control, pressure reducing and stabilizing valves with high-precision adjustment mechanisms and feedback control systems should be selected; and for systems that need to withstand harsh working conditions such as high temperature and high pressure, special valves made of high temperature and high pressure resistant materials should be selected.