Thermostats for Pneumatic Systems

Temperature can throw off the compression process by introducing more or less moisture than the system is prepared for. Thermostats are key to preventing these issues. 

Pneumatic Thermostats are incredibly reliable, simple, and can operate over long distances. They are well-suited for industrial operations that require strict temperature control on their compressed air.

Thermostats are often overlooked when people are building their compressed air systems. The odds are that you are concerned about reacting to environmental temperature rather than controlling internal temperature. 

How do Thermostats Operate? 

The basic principle of thermostats is the expansion and contraction of the air in response to temperature. They react to temperature changes by having a temperature-sensing element that expands and contracts with the temperature changes and a valve mechanism. 

When the temperature rises, the element expands, opening the valve. This increases the airflow, which actuates the equipment that helps regulate the temperature. This decreases the pressure and, therefore, the temperature. 

On the other hand, when the temperature drops, the element contracts and closes the valve. This sends the signal to those same devices to increase the temperature rather than decrease it. 

Although they might not seem necessary, thermostats make your system more reliable. The more reliable your system is, the less you worry about it going down. It benefits you to install one in your system for your equipment and peace of mind.