Which component converts compressed air energy into linear mechanical motion?

Which component converts compressed air energy into linear mechanical motion?

• A. Pneumatic Cylinder
• B. Reservoir
• C. Compressor
• D. Filter

Answer: (A)

Turning compressed air into straight-line motion is done by a pneumatic cylinder. Inside the cylinder, pressurized air pushes a piston, causing it to slide along a single axis and move the attached rod in a linear path. By routing air to the appropriate side of the piston, you can extend or retract the rod, delivering controlled linear displacement and force to a mechanism. The other components have different roles: a reservoir stores compressed air for later use, a compressor creates or increases air pressure, and a filter cleans the air. None of these directly convert air energy into linear motion.

Turning compressed air into straight-line motion is done by a pneumatic cylinder. Inside the cylinder, pressurized air pushes a piston, causing it to slide along a single axis and move the attached rod in a linear path. By routing air to the appropriate side of the piston, you can extend or retract the rod, delivering controlled linear displacement and force to a mechanism. The other components have different roles: a reservoir stores compressed air for later use, a compressor creates or increases air pressure, and a filter cleans the air. None of these directly convert air energy into linear motion.