What is a pneumatic ‘T’ fitting used for?

A pneumatic ‘T’ fitting is specifically designed to create branches in air lines, allowing for the distribution of compressed air to multiple components. This type of fitting plays a vital role in pneumatic systems by enabling one source of air to split into two or more lines, which can then connect to various devices or actuators within the system. By using a ‘T’ fitting, you can effectively manage the flow of air to different parts of a circuit, ensuring that multiple components function simultaneously and efficiently.

In pneumatic applications, it’s important to have the ability to direct airflow accurately to different parts of the system. Other options, such as increasing air pressure or reducing noise, directly pertain to different components or mechanisms such as compressors or silencers, respectively. The regulation of flow speed is usually handled by flow control valves and not by ‘T’ fittings, which simply serve as a connection point in the air distribution network.