- pneumatic diaphragm
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English-Russian glossary on space technology. 2015.
English-Russian glossary on space technology. 2015.
Diaphragm valve — Diaphragm valves (or membrane valves) consists of a valve body with two or more ports, a diaphragm, and a saddle or seat upon which the diaphragm closes the valve. The valve is constructed from either plastic or steel. Originally, the diaphragm… … Wikipedia
Diaphragm seal — An example of a diaphragm seal (in green) used to protect a pressure sensor. A diaphragm seal is a flexible membrane that seals and isolates an enclosure. The flexible nature of this seal allows pressure effects to cross the barrier but not the… … Wikipedia
Pneumatic actuator — A pneumatic actuator converts energy (in the form of compressed air, typically) into motion. The motion can be rotary or linear, depending on the type of actuator. Some types of pneumatic actuators include: *Tie rod cylinders *Rotary actuators… … Wikipedia
Pneumatic motor — The Victor Tatin airplane of 1879 used a compressed air engine for propulsion. Original craft, at Musée de l Air et de l Espace … Wikipedia
Spud gun — For the child s toy which fires small pieces of potato, see spud gun (toy). A pneumatic potato cannon A potato cannon (also known as a spud gun or spudzooka ) is a pipe based cannon which uses air pressure (pneumatic), Propellant, or… … Wikipedia
Spud gun (cannon) — This article is about pipe based cannons and similar which use air pressure, or combustion of a gaseous fuel, or both, to launch large projectiles at low speed. They are in two types: * To fire whole potatoes. These launchers are built and fired… … Wikipedia
Electric actuator — Actuators are used for the automation of industrial valves and can be found in all kinds of technical process plants: they are used in wastewater treatment plants, power plants and even refineries. This is where they play a major part in… … Wikipedia
Gas compressor — A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe. As gases are… … Wikipedia
Valve — This article is about the flow control device. For the game developer, see Valve Corporation. For the electronic component, see Vacuum tube. For other uses, see Valve (disambiguation). These water valves are operated by handles. A valve is a… … Wikipedia
Dashpot timer — The first automatic timer, the dashpot timer has been used in many different machines and has many variations. Pneumatic, hydraulic action, and mercury displacement timers. Being used in a variety of things such as printing presses, motors, and… … Wikipedia
Ozone cracking — in natural rubber tubing Cracks can be formed in many different elastomers by ozone attack, and the characteristic form of attack of vulnerable rubbers is known as ozone cracking. The problem was formerly very common, especially in tires, but is… … Wikipedia