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Technical guides, specification advice and industry insights from the SPAC Pneumatic engineering team.
Pneumatic actuators on industrial ball and three-way valves
Technical Guide
10 min read
Pneumatic Actuators for Industrial Valves: Selection and Care

How pneumatic actuators drive quarter-turn industrial valves — selecting between double-acting and spring-return, Scotch-yoke and rack-and-pinion designs, torque sizing, ISO 5211 mounting, commissioning checks, maintenance and fault-finding.

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SPAC EngineeringTechnical Team · September 2026
Pneumatic fittings and manifolds for leak-tight, vibration-proof connections
Technical Guide
9 min read
Pneumatic Fittings and Manifolds for Leak-Tight Connections

How to choose and install pneumatic fittings and manifolds that stay leak-tight and vibration-proof in demanding environments — covering fitting types, thread and tube sizing, material selection for corrosive or offshore duty, assembly best practice and leak-detection checks.

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SPAC EngineeringTechnical Team · September 2026
SPAC Pneumatics product range including cylinders, valves and fittings
Company News
4 min read
SPAC Pneumatics UK Is Expanding Its Distributor Network

SPAC Pneumatics is looking to grow its distributor network and connect with established companies interested in supplying a comprehensive range of pneumatic products to their local markets.

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SPAC Pneumatics UKCompany News · July 2026
SPAC ISO-15552 single-acting vs double-acting pneumatic cylinder selection guide
Pneumatic Engineering
8 min read
Single-Acting vs Double-Acting Cylinders: Selection, Sizing and Life Expectancy

A practical guide for UK OEMs and maintenance teams — covering bore and stroke sizing, ISO-15552 mounting, cushioning, failure modes and a worked selection example to take you from required force to final spec.

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Steven KassiSEO expert · June 2026
Pneumatic tubing and stainless steel fittings for harsh industrial environments
Technical Guide
8 min read
Selecting Tubing & Fittings for Harsh Environments

Choosing tubing and fittings for demanding industrial applications requires more than evaluating material compatibility — pressure, temperature, connection technology, chemical resistance and long-term durability all decide reliable operation.

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Sejal RainaTechnical Team · June 2026
How to choose the right pneumatic components
Pneumatic Components
8 min read
How to Choose the Right Pneumatic Components

Avoid the mis-specification mistakes that cause over 60% of pneumatic system failures. A practical guide to specifying cylinders, valves, FRL units, fittings and actuators correctly.

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Kanchan RajputMarketing Executive · April 2026
3/2 5/2 5/3 pneumatic directional control valve selection guide
Machine Design
10 min read
3/2, 5/2 or 5/3 Pneumatic Valve: How to Choose the Right One

The 3/2, 5/2 and 5/3 are the three most common directional control valves in pneumatic machine design — and also the most frequently misspecified. This guide explains what each one does, when to use it, and which mistakes to avoid before the order is placed.

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Kanchan RajputMarketing Executive · May 2026
Industrial pneumatic system hidden costs and modern automation
Industrial Automation
9 min read
Your Pneumatics Are Quietly Costing You More Than You Think

Factories are getting smarter, but the pneumatic systems underneath them are still running on assumptions from a decade ago. A field report on the hidden cost of background infrastructure — and what modern automation actually demands.

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Kanchan RajputMarketing Executive · May 2026