Pneumatics – Stocked for the Trade
Pneumatics power the movement behind the machines. Clean, fast, and efficient, compressed air systems are used across every corner of industry — and they only work when every fitting, valve, and cylinder does its job.
Whether you’re installing a new line or replacing worn parts, you need reliable pneumatics that fit first time and last longer.
Godiva Bearings stocks air-line components, valves, cylinders, tubing, and fittings the trade trusts. Stocked, Supported and supplied to the Trade only.
What are Pneumatics?
Pneumatics is the use of compressed air to perform mechanical work. It’s used for:
- Moving parts with actuators and cylinders
- Switching and controlling flow with valves
- Connecting systems with tubing and fittings
- Handling, gripping, and sorting in automation
It’s fast, clean, and ideal where electrics aren’t an option or speed matters.
Godiva Bearings stocks and supplies:
- Cylinders (double/single acting)
- Solenoid and manual valves
- Quick-connect fittings
- PU and nylon tubing
- Filters, regulators, lubricators (FRLs)
What Are They Made Of?
Most Pneumatic components built for industrial air systems are either:
- Aluminium and brass – Lightweight, corrosion-resistant valve bodies and fittings
- Polyurethane (PU) – Flexible, durable tubing
- Stainless steel – For high-spec or washdown zones
- Nickel-plated brass – Long life and chemical resistance
Thread types: BSP, NPT and metric are readily available.
Tubing sizes: 4mm to 16mm OD in standard colours.
Where Are Pneumatics Used?
You’ll find pneumatic systems wherever automation needs clean, fast, and safe actuation. Key trade applications include:
- Food and beverage: For clean motion and sorting without contamination risk
- Packaging machines: For pick-and-place arms, indexing, and sealing units
- Factory automation: Actuators, conveyors, and robotic movements
- Vehicle workshops: Air tools, lifts, and tyre inflation systems
- Textile processing: For tensioning, feeding, and positioning
- Filling and bottling lines: Where fluid contact must be avoided
- Panel builders and OEMs: Custom assemblies for machinery
Pneumatics offer simple, reliable power where electrics don’t make sense.
What Do Pneumatics Help Prevent?
Used properly, pneumatic systems help avoid:
- Overload damage from rigid mechanical drives
- Electrical hazards in wet or volatile environments
- Contamination in food zones
- Downtime from component fatigue or leaks
- Vibration issues in light-duty automation
They keep systems clean, cool, and controlled.
Installation, Use and Maintenance Tips
To keep air systems working:
- Always cut tubing square and deburr
- Use the correct size push-fit for each application
- Keep supply air clean and dry (use FRLs)
- Avoid over-tightening threads – it causes leaks
- Inspect for abrasion or disconnection regularly
Use coloured tubing to simplify fault tracing.
Conclusion: Power in Every Puff
Pneumatics move product, parts, and pressure with precision and speed. They’re reliable, low-maintenance, and essential in modern industry.
Godiva Bearings stocks a full range of pneumatic fittings, valves, cylinders, and accessories — for when the air supply can’t fail.
