Air Regulator Considerations

摘要

As wiser energy usage and increased productivity issues become more important to our economy, the role of pneumatic regulation should be reviewed. The term regulator is often used as part of a trio: filter/regulator/lubricator. These ubiquitous assemblies are designated as air preparation devices. The pneumatic regulator is aptly described as a pressure-reducing valve. Please note that the air regulator can't increase the supply pressure. The air regulator (pressure-reducing valve) always reduces the supply pressure to a set pressure lower than supply. In some cases, reducing the pressure is not required or desired, and the regulator should be omitted to eliminate parasitic drag. Some pressure will be lost in a regulator due to internal resistance.