pneumatic device
[/njuːˈmætɪk dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: pneumatic devices
dispositivo pneumático
1. A mechanical device that operates using compressed air or gas to produce motion or control
The pneumatic device in the drill makes it operate more efficiently than electric models.
O dispositivo pneumático na furadeira a torna mais eficiente que os modelos elétricos.
2. Industrial or mechanical equipment powered by pressurized air for automation or manual operation
Pneumatic devices are commonly used in factories for automated assembly lines.
Dispositivos pneumáticos são comumente usados em fábricas para linhas de montagem automatizadas.
3. Tools or machinery that utilize compressed air as the primary source of energy
A pneumatic nailer is a useful pneumatic device for construction work.
Um pregador pneumático é um dispositivo pneumático útil para trabalhos de construção.
Pneumatic devices are extensively used in both Brazilian and American industrial sectors, particularly in manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries. In Brazil, they are valued for their efficiency in factory automation. The terminology is standardized across technical and engineering communities in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under pressure (when pneumatic devices are operating)
powered by air (descriptive phrase for pneumatic operations)
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