Basic Pneumatics
Example No. 1
Direct Control of a single – acting cylinder
The Problem:
The movement of a single – acting cylinder is to be affected from two different points. A single acting
cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a metal plate when any of the two push buttons is pressed.
As long as the push button is activated, the cylinder is to remain in the position. If the push button
is released, the cylinder is to retract.
The Diagram:
12 14
2 2
1 3 1 3
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Example No. 2
Direct Control of a single – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The piston rod of a single – acting cylinder may move out only if two 3 / 2 – way valves are
actuated. A single acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a metal plate only if two
push buttons are pressed. As long as the two push buttons are activated, the cylinder is to
remain in the position. If any of the two push buttons is released, the cylinder is to retract.
The Diagram:
2 2
1 3 1 3
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Example No. 3
Speed regulation on single – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The piston speed in a single – acting cylinder is to be adjustable for the advance
movement. A single acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to clamp a component when a
push button is pressed. The clamping should be adjustable. As long as the push button is
activated, the cylinder is to remain in the position. If the push button is released, the clamp
is to retract.
The Diagram:
1 3
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Example No. 4
Speed regulation on single – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The piston speed in a single – acting cylinder is to be adjustable for the return movement.
A single acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a metal plate when a push button
is pressed. As long as the push button is activated, the cylinder is to remain in the position.
If the push button is released, the cylinder is to retract slowly.
The Diagram:
1 3
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Example No. 5
Speed regulation on single – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The return speed of a single – acting cylinder is to be increased by means of a quick
exhaust valve. A single acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a metal plate when
a push button is pressed. As long as the push button is activated, the cylinder is to remain
in the position. If the push button is released, the cylinder is to retract very fast.
The Diagram:
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Example No. 6
Direct Control of double – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to move out or in by switching a valve. A double
acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a metal plate when a valve is switched. As
long as the valve is activated, the cylinder is to remain in the position. If the valve is
released, the cylinder is to retract.
The Diagram:
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Exercise No. 7
Speed regulation on double – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
The advance movement speed of a double – acting cylinder is to increase. A double acting
cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to emboss a component when a valve is activated. The
embossing should be very fast to ensure clear markings. As long as the valve is activated,
the cylinder is to remain in the position. If the valve is released, the cylinder is to retract.
The Diagram:
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Example No.8
Indirect control of a single – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
A piston rod of a large – volume single – acting cylinder (large diameter, long stroke length,
long lines, unequal pressure) is to move out after actuating a valve and return immediately
to its end position after releasing this valve.
The Diagram:
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Example No.9
Indirect control of a double – acting
cylinder
The Problem:
A piston rod of a large – volume double – acting cylinder (large diameter, long stroke length,
long lines, unequal pressure) is to move out after actuating a valve and return immediately
to its end position after releasing this valve.
The Diagram: