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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 2
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:

2
12

14

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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 3
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:

22
1

12

1 14/ 3

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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 4
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 5
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 6
Speed regulation on single acting cylinder
The Problem:
The piston speed in a single acting cylinder is to be adjustable and throttled separately for
the advance and return movements. 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 slowly.
The Diagram:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 7
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 8
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 9
Speed regulation on double acting cylinder
The Problem:
The advance and return movement speeds of a double acting cylinder are to be regulated.
A double acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to clamp a component when a valve is
activated. The clamping should be adjustable. As long as the valve is activated, the cylinder is
to remain in the position. If the valve is released, the clamp is to retract slowly.
The Diagram:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 10
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 11
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 12
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:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 13
Indirect control of a double acting cylinder
The Problem:
The signals to extend and to retract the piston rod of a large volume double acting
cylinder (large diameter, long stroke length, long lines, unequal pressure) are given from
separate push buttons. The cylinder is to remain in the position indicated by the last signal,
until an opposing signal is given.
The Diagram:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 14
Indirect control of a double acting cylinder
The Problem:
The signal to extend the piston rod of a large volume double acting cylinder is given by a
push button. A sensor is used to indicate that the cylinder has reached the fully extended
position.
Additional conditions:
(a) The cylinder must automatically retract once reached the fully extended position.
(b) The extend and retract movement speed must be slow and adjustable.
The Diagram:
LS

LS

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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 15
Indirect control of a double acting cylinder
The Problem:
The signal to extend the piston rod of a large volume double acting cylinder is given by a
push button. Sensors are used to indicate that the cylinder has reached the fully extended
and fully retracted positions.
Additional conditions:
(a) The cylinder must automatically retract once reached the fully extended position.
(b) The extend and retract movement speed must be slow and adjustable.
(c) The cylinder must automatically repeat the cycle once reached the fully retracted position.
(d) A valve is actuated to stop the cycle.
(e) The circuit must be so constructed that each time a start signal is given, a full cycle is
completed.
The Diagram:

LS

LS2

LS2

LS

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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 16
Opening and closing of a pneumatic gate
The Problem:
A gate is to be controlled pneumatically. The Gate is to be opened or closed by means of four
(4) push buttons Open and Close, two (2) being inside and two (2) outside. Opening and
closing should be slow and separately adjustable.
The Diagram:

Name: _________________________________
Rank: _________________________________

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 17
Lever clamp with drill
The Problem:
The clamping of a work piece is to be controlled by a push button. A further push button is to
control de clamping.
Additional conditions:
(a) Clamping is only to be possible when a work piece is present.
(b) The clamping speed is to be slow and adjustable.
(c) De clamping is to be interlocked during drilling.
(d) The drilling speed is to be slow and adjustable.
(e) De clamping is to be very fast.
The Drill Diagram:

Drill Sensor

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 17

Lever clamp with drill

The Clamp Diagram:

Work Piece Sensor

De - clamp

Clamp

Work Piece Sensor

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Drill Sensor

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Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 18
Lifting device for boxes
The Problem:
Conditions:
(a) The boxes arrive on a roller conveyor and are lifted by cylinder 1.0.
(b) Cylinder 2.0 pushes the boxes onto the second roller conveyor.
(c) Cylinder 1.0 shall not return until cylinder 2.0 has reached the extended position.
(d) Cylinder 2.0 shall not return until cylinder 1.0 has reached the retracted position.
(e) The extend and retract movement speed of cylinder 1.0 and 2.0 must be slow and
adjustable
(f) The sequence cannot be repeated until cylinder 2.0 reached the retracted position.
The Diagram:
1.0

2.3

2.0

2.2

1.1

1.4

1.3

2.1

1.4

1.2

1.3

2.2

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2.3

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Date: __________________

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 19
Lifting device for boxes 2
The Problem:
Conditions:
(a) The boxes arrive on a roller conveyor and are lifted by cylinder 1.0.
(b) Cylinder 2.0 pushes the boxes onto the second roller conveyor.
(c) Cylinder 2.0 shall not return until cylinder 1.0 has reached the retracted position.
(d) The sequence will be repeated once cylinder 2.0 reached the retracted position.
(e) A valve is used to stop the sequence always in a complete cycle.
(f) The extend and retract movement speed of cylinder 1.0 and 2.0 must be slow and
adjustable.
The Diagram:
1.0

2.3

2.0

2.2

1.1

1.4

2.1

1.6

1.3

2.2

2.3

1.5

1.2

1.4

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1.3

Basic Pneumatics
Exercise No. 20
Bending tool
The Problem:
Sheet metal is to be beaded on a pneumatically actuated bending rig. After it has been
clamped, the piece is initially bent by a double acting cylinder 1.0 and subsequently bent
into the finished form by cylinder 2.0 (for 5 seconds). The sequence is initiated manually by
push button.
The Diagram:

1.0

2.2

1.1

1.2

2.0

1.3

2.3

2.1

1.3

2.2

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2.3

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Date: __________________

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 2
Cutting device
The Problem:
Using a cutting device, sheets of papers are to be cut in size.
To ensure safety, the cutting device is only to extend if the protective guard is closed which
actuates switch S1 and the start button switch S2 Is operated.
If either of these conditions is not met, the cutting device is to retract immediately. A single
solenoid valve with spring return operates the cylinder piston rod.
The Diagram:

Pneumatic:

Electric:

13

3
S1

K
4

14

3
S2
4
K

A1

A1

Y
A2

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A2

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Date: __________________

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 3
Swivel Bridge
The Problem:
A swivel bridge is bought into desired position by means of a double acting cylinder. The
piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to extend when a push button switch is actuated.
The cylinder is to remain extended until a second switch is actuated and only if the first switch
has been released. The cylinder is to then return to the initial position. The cylinder is to
remain in the initial position until a new start signal is given. The speed of the cylinder is to be
adjustable in both directions of travel.
The Diagram:

Y1

Y2

3
S1

K1

S2
4
K1

A1

A2

K2

A1

14

14

4
K2

13

13

Y1

A2

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Rank: _________________________________

A1

A2

Y2

A1

A2

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 4
Coordinated motion
The Problem:
Two cylinders are used to transfer parts from a magazine onto a chute. When a push button is
pressed, cylinder 1.0 extends, pushing the part from the magazine and positions it in
preparation for transfer by cylinder 2.0 onto the out feed chute. Once the part is transferred,
the first cylinder retracts, followed by the second. The speed of both cylinders is to be
adjustable. Confirmation of all extended and retracted positions is required.
The Diagram:

Pneumatic
1.0

Y1

LS1

Y2

LS2

Y3

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 4

2.0

LS3

Y4

LS4

Coordinated motion
Electric: Control Circuit
3

S1

LS4

LS2
4

LS1

A1

A1

A1

3
LS3
4
A1
K2

K1

A2

A2

K4

K3
A2

A2

Electric: Power Circuit

13

13
K2

K1

14

14

Y3

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13
K4

K3

14

Y1

13

Y2

14

Y4

Score: __________________
Date: __________________

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 5
Embossing device
The Problem:
Plastic parts are manually placed in a holder. A pneumatic cylinder pushes the holder under
an embossing cylinder 2.0 (B). This cylinder embosses names in the plastic. After embossing,
the cylinder 2.0 (B) returns immediately to its initial position. Only then does cylinder 1.0 (A)
return.
The Diagram:

Pneumatic
1.0

Y1

LS1

Y2

LS2

Y3

2.0

LS3

Y4

LS4

Electro Pneumatics
Exercise No. 5
Embossing device

Electric: Control Circuit

K2

K1
S0

K5

K3

LS2

LS4

K1

K2

K2

K1

K4
LS1

LS3

K3

K4

K3

K4

K5
8

Electric: Power Circuit

K1

K4

K4

Y1

K2

K3

K3

Y2

Y3

Y4