Differences Between Pneumatic And Hydraulic Systems

Question 1

Name 2 differences in energy source

Answer 1

Pneumatics- uses air and it’s unlimited
Hydraulic- uses oil and it’s limited

Question 2

2 Differences in speed of response

Answer 2

Pneumatic- fast and air is lightweight
Hydraulic- slow and oil is thick which requires more energy to move through pipes than air

Question 3

Differences in degree of precision

Answer 3

Pneumatic- air has a high compressibility than oil
Hydraulic- oil is a liquid and isn’t as compressible as air