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Module 2:
Direct Control of single acting cylinder
PREPARED BY
Module 2:
Direct Control of single acting cylinder
Module Objectives
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
1. Deal with the different types of valve actuators.
2. Control of single acting cylinder with 3/2 way valve normally close
3. Control of single acting cylinder with 3/2 way valve normally open
4. Draw pneumatic circuit diagram.
5. Construct a pneumatic circuit according to the requirements
6. Simulate pneumatic circuit using Fluid SIM software.
Module Contents
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Introduction.. ..............................................................................4
Solution description.................................................................... 21
References .........................................................................................13
Introduction:
Figure 2.1
acting cylinder.
Figure (2.1.b) shows the ISO symbol of the single
acting cylinder
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Its
represented
Normally
closed
by
the
means
normal
that
Un-actuated
In normally closed 3/2 way valve, a springloaded disk seal blocks the air flow from the air
supply port (1) to the working port (2). The
Advantages
Larger
flow
cross-section
with
shorter
actuation stroke
Insensitive to dirt
Note: you may visit the below link for some nice
animation about 3/2 normally closed valve
http://www.mekanizmalar.com/valf3nc.html
Figure 2.3
3.2
Way of operation:
A 3/2-way valve has 3 ports (1, 2 and 3) and 2
switching positions (before operating and after
operating).
position.
Its
represented
Normally
open
by
which
the
normal
means
that
Un-actuated
In normally closed 3/2 way valve, a spring
loaded disk blocks exhaust port (3). The air
supply port (1) is connected to the working port
(2)
Actuated
Actuating this valve results in allowing the flow
from port (2) to port (3) and blocking the supply
air port (1)
Figure (2.4.b) shows the ISO symbol of 3/2 way
valve normally open (N/O) and spring reset
Advantages
Larger
flow
cross-section
with
shorter
actuation stroke
Insensitive to dirt
Valve actuators:
Manual actuators
Mechanical actuators
Electrical actuators
Pneumatic actuators
Controlling the operation of the single acting cylinder by using 3/2 way valve
manual actuated, spring reset and N/C.
Required components:
Single acting cylinder
3/2 way valve - push button - spring reset - N/C
Pressure supply
The pneumatic circuit diagram is shown in Fig.2.6
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6.1
Learning objectives:
6.2
Requirements:
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References:
1- Festo manuals and workbook TP501
2- www. Fest-didactic.com
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What is the function of the 3/2 way valve push button normally closed?
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What is the function of the 3/2 way valve push button normally open?
Draw ISO symbols of 3/2 way valve push button, spring return NO and NC.
Name the following valve and recognize what is the type of actuator
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