Pneumatic operated valves can be automatic or semi-automatic. They function by translating an air signal into valve stem motion by air pressure acting on a diaphragm or piston connected to the stem.

Diaphragm seals function using a flexible diaphragm that is attached between the upper and lower housing of the seal. The upper housing is filled with a fluid and attached to the pressure instrument.

Preliminary research also suggests diaphragm function even affects our balance. Our ability to breathe while properly ...

Surgical plication to stabilize the diaphragm is needed to prevent the lungs from ballooning outward during expiration (breathing out), the opposite of normal function. The operation can be performed ...

When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments. When worn on the forearm, it accurately captured hand gestures, allowing users to control ...