Pneumatic and hydraulic components operate on similar principles, as both systems rely on the pressure characteristics of the substances they use to generate force, turn motors, or produce electromagnetic fields.
The key difference lies in the medium used: pneumatic components compress gas usually air to perform tasks, while hydraulic components use pressurised liquids, typically oil or water, to create force and motion.
Pumps
Pneumatic and hydraulic components both rely on pumps to move their respective mediums gas in pneumatic systems and liquid in hydraulic systems. In a hydraulic setup, a pump is used to circulate and replenish the liquid, typically oil or water, ensuring consistent pressure and force. Meanwhile, in a pneumatic system, a pump draws in outside air, which is then compressed by a connected compressor. This pressurised air is stored and used to power various pneumatic components within the system.
Pneumatic Component Manufacturers
There are numerous manufacturers of 
pneumatic and hydraulic components based around the world. For instance, Pemaks Phomatik Pneumatic Cylinders, produced in Turkey, are known for their high quality and excellent value for money.
Another notable name in the industry is Kauermann Kupplungs, a German manufacturer specialising in both pneumatic and hydraulic components. Their product range includes well-known trade names such as Kegelflex couplings, Flexan highly flexible safety couplings, Kasi slip clutches, and Kado elastic couplings.
Kauermann Kupplungs also produce Sanko oilless products, which are ideal for extreme environments, hard-to-reach areas, heavy-load applications, or systems where maintenance has been delayed making them a smart solution for demanding industrial needs.
Hydraulic Component Manufacturers
Around the world, industrial component manufacturers are making high quality parts for hydraulic systems.
For example, Kumera Corporation’s Kumera clutches and gearboxes provide high quality power transmissions to the maritime industry. Kumera Power Transmissions is the manufacturer of the popular and more commonly known Norgear PTO gearboxes and hydraulic clutches. These vital hydraulic components are used for driving deck machinery pumps, Fi-Fi, other pump drives and shaft alternators.
Kumera is located in Norway, Finland, China and Austria. All of its maritime applications are manufactured in Norway.
Many products manufactured by Kumera, Kauermann Kupplungs, Pemaks Phomatik and many other high quality manufacturers of essential components for both pneumatic and hydraulic components are available to order through YB Components.
If you are looking for a quality, reliable and cost-effective supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic components you can always rely on YB Components. Our ‘Source and Supply’ database enables our customers to purchase goods like Kauermann Kupplungs and Sanko oilless products for less.
