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Getting Pneumatic Support
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Who Can Help?
Companies that design, manufacture, engineer, and supply
pneumatic components and systems can be found all
over the world—and probably in your neighborhood. Some of these fluid
power/motion control manufacturers and
distributors have collectively donated over $2 million in components for
your FIRST Pneumatics Parts Kit, plus
countless hours of volunteer time in support of teams.
Not all manufacturers and distributors may know about the FIRST Robotics
Competition, but nonetheless may be
eager to support a local school team once they understand more about your
use of pneumatics. |
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When contacting a local manufacturer or distributor for help, be prepared
to:
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introduce yourself, your school, and your team;
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explain what the FIRST Robotics Competition is, and how
pneumatics is involved;
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describe in as much detail as possible what kinds of help
your team needs.
Manufacturers and distributors who belong to industry associations like NFPA
and FPDA are more likely to be
familiar with FIRST, as these associations are actively working to
communicate with their members to expand the
network of support for FIRST teams. |
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Find a Member
of the National Fluid Power Association
Find a Member of the Fluid Power Distributors Association
(simply enter the two letter State abbreviation for your team)
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Manufacturers and Distributors may be able to assist your
FIRST Robotics team with:
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When asking for help,
remember: be sure to clearly explain what kinds of help your team needs and your
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Download F.I.R.S.T. Pneumatics Parts Kit
Manuals
Click here to download your
Pneumatics Manual, which includes the following resources:
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A review of the components in your
kit, and how they work together
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Instructions for calculating
the retracted and extended length of a cylinder
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A bill of material describing
the components in your kit, and the weight of each component
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A listing of component supplier
websites for easy reference
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An order form for custom cylinders
View a PowerPoint Presentation of the Components in
your Pneumatics Parts Kit
Click here to view a MS PowerPoint
presentation.
Available in Zipped format as well.
Please allow some time for the download
depending on your connection speed.
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