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Pneumatics
and hydraulics
— Pneumatic and hydraulic avsystems are
used in many different types of modern-
day machines. They are used when
power must be transferred from one
location to another. Both systems have
specific advantages and disadvantages
and are used depending on the
application.
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— If very large forces have to be transmitted,
hydraulic systems are usually used. These
also work with cylinders, pistons, and valves,
like in the cyborg hand, but they mostly use
special hydraulic oils as a medium, instead of
water, because these oils can be put under
high pressures. Such systems can be found in
excavators, some elevators, numerous
— I have
commercial vehicles, and in the braking
hydraulic
systems on
systems in cars.
board.
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