Design and Performance Analysis of a Pneumatically Operated Vice and Jack System

Abstract - This project deals with the design and development of a pneumatic vice and jack system to reduce human effort and increase working efficiency in industrial and automobile applications. In many workshops, clamping and lifting operations are still done manually, which requires more time and physical strength. To overcome this problem, a pneumatic system is used that works with compressed air to operate the vice and jack automatically. The pneumatic vice is used to hold the work piece firmly during machining or assembly operations, while the pneumatic jack is used to lift vehicles or heavy loads. The system mainly consists of a compressor, pneumatic cylinder, control valves, and connecting pipes. When compressed air is supplied, the cylinder moves and performs the clamping or lifting action smoothly and quickly. Key Words: Pneumatic Vice and Jack.