Today, there is hardly a factory that can function without the use of compressed air. Pneumatic components generate movement and are important elements of mechanization and automation systems. There are other applications which make special demands on compressed air. In a paint shop or for laser cutting of optical systems, for example, the air must be clean, dry and oil-free.

As compressed air is not dangerous when it leaks out from the supply network, many users do not take "air economy" seriously. But wasting compressed air is wasting money!

There are therefore many reasons for addressing this problem, not only in the case of intelligent valves, fast cylinders and practical handling devices, but also with the preparation of compressed air in a pneumatic system. To this end, this book provides detailed knowhow on the subject.