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Circuit using compressed air to transmit force and motion. Typical working pressure: 6-8 bar (ISO 4414). Advantages: clean, safe in explosive atmospheres, fast actuator speeds (up to 2 m/s in cylinders). Disadvantages: lower force than hydraulics and inherent compressibility. Leading brands: Festo, SMC, Parker, Norgren, Bosch Rexroth. Operating temperature: -20°C to +80°C.