Introduction to Pneumatic

Components

Review These Slides

and
Build a Working Pneumatic Circuit
 Introduction to Pneumatic
Components
Bicycle Pump
Energy Transformation Solenoid Valve
Energy Control

Storage Reservoir
Energy Storage Pneumatic Cylinder
or Linear Actuator
3 Way Shut Off Valve Energy Transformation
Energy Control
Order of Air Flow
Regulator
Energy Control
Piston Rod
Bicycle Pump
Pump Handle Charges the
Pneumatic Battery

Pump Tube
Converts Mechanical
or Cylinder Pressure Energy into the
Gauge Potential Energy of
Pressurized Air

Fill Valve
With Locking Lever
Piston

Foot Stand
 Pneumatic Reservoir
One Touch Quick Energy Stored
Connect Fitting
Connects to 3 Way Valve as Compressed
Air

Schrader Valve
Connects to Pump
Air Storage
Capacity is a Function of

Pressure x Volume = Capacity

Mounting Nuts (2)
 3 Way Valve
Finger Knob
Inlet Port Shown in Off Position
From Reservoir
Outlet Port
To Regulator

Direction Arrow
On Valve Body

Three Operational States or Modes

OFF – Vent – On
 The Regulator
Controlled Pressure Side
Pressure Gauge
0-150 psi
0-1 MPa Pressure Adjusting Knob
*Pull out before turning
*Push in to lock
Air Flow *Turn Clockwise
Directional to Raise
Arrow Pressure.

High
Pressure
Inlet
Lower Pressure Settings
Means Less Air Consumption
The Regulator continued
 The Regulator continued

Note: Be certain to
verify the direction of
air flow through the regulator.
The incoming air (from
The 3 Way Valve)
Enters the port marked with an arrow.
 3/2 Solenoid Valve
Valve Body

Actuator
Port “A2”
Pressure Port “P1”
From Regulator

Exhaust Port “E”

Solenoid Wires
 The Pneumatic Cylinder or
Linear Actuator
Speed Valve
Piston and Rod
Clevis

One Touch Quick

Connect Fitting
Cylinder Body
Pneumatic Mounting
Bracket
Cylinder Force = Pressure x Piston Area
One Touch Quick Connectors
Pneumatic Component
Connections
Build It

Test It

Use It
 After Building and Testing
the Pneumatic Circuit
Determine These Performance Characteristics
1. How many times will the pneumatic cylinder cycle at 50 psi
when the reservoir is charged to 150 psi?
2. What is the theoretical force of the piston at 50 psi?
3. What is the actual force of the piston at 50 psi?
4. What is the speed of the piston in inches per second at 50 psi?
5. Does pressure affect speed and if so, can you measure and
graph the relationship?
Which answers can be found mathematically?
Which should be measured directly?