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Pneumatic cylinders are an important part of industrial automation, mainly through the expansion and contraction movement to complete the action requirements in mechanical equipment.
1. Preparation
Assembly products and tools
1. PU tube
2. 4V210-08 solenoid valve
3. VSC speed control valve
4. DNC pneumatic cylinder
5. DNC dual-rods dual-acting cylinder
6. Phillips screwdriver
7. Open end wrenches
8. Adjustable Wrenches
9. Thread sealants
10. Thread sealing tape
11. Hex key
* Select a neat and smooth surface to install the pneumatic cylinder. Make sure that the mounting position does not interfere with the movement of other mechanical parts.
2. Installation steps
① Installation of speed control valve
The function of the pneumatic speed control valve is to regulate the flow rate, and thus the speed of expansion and contraction of the piston rod, by regulating the flow rate with a knob. It is locked with a lock nut after adjustment.
Before installation, the speed control valve needs to be sealed with the help of thread sealants or thread sealing tape to ensure its tightness during operation. Screw the speed control valve into the import and retraction ports of the air cylinder with the open end wrenches.
Sealing method 1: Thread Seal Tapes
① Cut the thread sealing tapes that can be wrapped around the connectors for 3 to 4 turns (the specific length can be calculated by the diameter of the fitting thread).
② The width of the thread seal tapes should not exceed the bottom of the thread. If too wide, it can be folded and wound. Wrap the thread seal tapes around the thread in counterclockwise direction. No burr, no filament and neat surface after winding is qualified.
* If the thread seal tapes exceeds the thread or is wrapped irregularly, the debris will fall into the valve body during the twisting process, causing the pneumatic solenoid valve to get stuck and not work.
Sealing method 2: Thread Sealants
* Detailed installation video reference: How to wire and install pneumatic solenoid valves
② Installation of solenoid valve
The function of installing the pneumatic solenoid valve is mainly to switch the air source and make the piston rod reciprocate in the pneumatic cylinder.
Insert the air hose into the working port A of the solenoid valve and the other end into the import port at the bottom of the cylinder.
Insert the pneumatic tube into the working port B of the solenoid valve and the other end into the retracted port on the top of the pneumatic cylinder.
* The air tube can be reconnected by pressing the connector spring to unlock and pull out the air tubing.
3. Safety check
① Make sure all fasteners are secure and will not loosen.
② Check all connection points for air leakage.
③ Make sure the whole system is safe during operation.
4. Working Principle and Testing
① Working Principle
Energize and turn on the air source, the air enters the working port A from the Inlet port P, the port A is ventilated to reach the air cylinder extension port, and the piston rod of the cylinder starts to do the extension action. Air enters port B from the retract port and exits into port R2.
In the absence of power, the reversal can be adjusted by manual switch. Pressing the switch, air flows from the inlet port P to the working port B, which is vented to reach the retracting port, where the pneumatic cylinder piston rod retracts. Air enters solenoid valve port A from the air inlet and exhausts into port R1.
Pneumatic cushion adjustment
The air cushion is adjusted to the required air cushion size by turning the cushioning with a hex key, thus protecting the cushion seals during the pneumatic cylinder action and increasing the life of the air cylinder.
② Testing
- Turn on the air source and adjust the AR air regulator to the proper working pressure.
- Test the operation for several times to make sure the pneumatic cylinder moves smoothly and there is no air leakage or stagnation.
- Adjust the air cylinder speed control valve to get the ideal movement speed.
After installation and testing is complete, the pneumatic cylinder is regularly maintained and serviced to ensure proper operation.
The above is the installation of pneumatic cylinder and accessories, if you have any questions about pneumatic cylinders or other pneumatic components, please contact VPC. We will be happy to help you.