Chapter 19
Applying Pneumatic Power
Typical Circuits and Systems 497
Basic Circuits and System Analysis and
Design 498
Workstation Air-Preparation
Components 498
Controlling System Air Pressure 499
Controlling Maximum Circuit
Pressure 499
Providing Multiple Pressures 500
Allowing for Remote Pressure
Adjustment 501
Controlling System Airfl ow Rate 501
Speed Control for Single- and Double-
Acting Cylinders 502
Speed Control Using a Five-Port, Four-
Way Directional Control Valve 503
One Retraction and Two Extension
Speeds 504
Controlling Actuator Motion 505
Single-Cycle Operation 505
Continuous Operation 505
Circuits for Other System Functions 506
Booster Circuit 507
Quick-Exhaust Valve Circuit 507
Logic Function Circuits 508
Time-Delay Circuits 508
Safety Circuits 510
Glossary 512
Appendix 536
Appendix A, Conversions 536
Appendix B, Metric-Inch Equivalents 538
Appendix C, Dimensional Data for Drilled
Orifi ces, Hose, and Pipe 541
Appendix D, Tubing Size 541
Appendix E, Pipe Size 542
Appendix F, Cylinder Force 543
Appendix G, Free Air Consumption 544
Appendix H, Viscosity Conversions 545
Appendix I, Fluid Power Organizations 546
Index 548
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