Thread: Preferred Pneumatics Site?

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I am just getting into pneumatics this year, I can't wait for all the new possibilities it will bring. I was just curious if anyone has a preferred "go-to" website for pneumatic components and fittings. I am an eBay veteran but trying to find specific pneumatic parts on eBay is like sifting through an ocean it seems. Maybe a specific eBay seller?

I support FrightIdeas/FrightProps and love their controllers, especially their new "picoFX", but their pneumatic pricing seems a bit high. Then again, I am new to this, so I could be wrong. Any suggestions?

I go direct to clippard and use their stainless steel cylinders and 5 port solenoids. For air fittings I go direct to poweraire their pricing is dirt cheap and they carry a huge selection. Cylinders run around twenty a pop and solenoids r twentyfive a pop. It does add up if using four devices per prop but the dramatic results are great. I also incorporate servos and micro processors in my props. Used to use relays, timing and latching but stepping up into microprocessors is a quantum leap into what you can do. The only limit is your imagination! If you need direction I have several sources that bring it all down into an easy to understand process.

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Home/Home

Welcome to the world of pneumatics. Your haunt experience (and your wallet) are about to change forever...

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thisain'tmayberry,

Thanks for this site. Been building pneumatics for 4 years now and ordered a slew of stuff from them replacing my older vendor. Helps the newbs because it suggests mounting options with the cylinder so it's a user friendly website. Nice cheap shipping also.

I always use http://drillspot.com Their prices are good, shipping is free on most items, and I normally recieve my package 2 days from the day I place my order. I love this place!

thisaintmayberry, I checked out the site good prices on cylinders. I did not see pneumatic solenoids am I just missing them. I would like to find 5 port solenoids good quality but less expensive than I am spending now. Also have you checked out poweraire for fittings, they have great pricing.

Wow! All of these sites are great, and the prices are equally awesome!
Thanks for the heads-up on these, guys. As thisain'tmayberry said, some changes are in order haha

I checked out the site good prices on cylinders. I did not see pneumatic solenoids am I just missing them. I would like to find 5 port solenoids good quality but less expensive than I am spending now. Also have you checked out poweraire for fittings, they have great pricing.

I've never seen them carry solenoids or other desirable pneumatic components like gauges, regulators and stuff I like to use to keep from blowing up (pun intended ) my prop. I'll go to HarborFreight, ebay or into Barney's ol' junk drawer under the workbench to get the rest. Great prices on cylinders and mounting accessories though. I will check out that site you mentioned; can't have too many good sources for useful stuff!