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Practical Task 1a

Pneumatic

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Task: Provide Technical Report based on pneumatics system, components

and functions.

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Practical Task 1b

Pneumatic

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Practical Task 1c

Pneumatic

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Practical Task 2a

Pneumatic

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Task: Single acting cylinder.

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the pneumatic circuit illustrated above.
2. Fully identify (written description) of components 1 & 2.
(A list of words is provided to assist you to complete the description.)
Item 1 is............

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Item 2 is...........................
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3. Identify the valve ports.
Port 1 ..............................................................................
Port 2 ...........................................................................
Port 3 ..................................................................................
Supply
Tank
Suction line

Exhaust
Working line
3/2 open DCV
3/2 close DCV
4/3 DCV
Push button
Single Acting Cylinder c/w Spring return

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Solenoid operated

Practical Task 2b

Pneumatic

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Task: Simple double acting cylinder

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the pneumatic circuit illustrated above.
2. Operate the system by push the buttons and identify the movement of cylinder.
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3. Identify the cylinder used in the system illustrated above.
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Practical Task 2c

Pneumatic

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Task: 5/2 DCV double acting cylinder

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the pneumatic circuit illustrated above.
2. Correctly label the 8 valve ports in the boxes provided

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Practical Task 2d

Pneumatic

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Task: 5/2 Double acting cylinders.

2C

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the pneumatic circuit illustrated above.
2. Identify the pneumatic components in the circuit illustrated above.
3. Identify the valve ports
Port 1 ..................................................................................
Port 2 ............................................
Port 3 ........................................................................................
Port 4................................................................
Port 5..........................................................................................
Connection 12 ......................................................
Connection 14 ........................................................
- Supply
- Suction line
- Working line
- 5/2 close DCV
- Push button
- Solenoid operated
- Pilot line to retract

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- Tank
- Exhaust
- 5/2 DCV
- 4/3 DCV
- Spring return
- Pilot line to extend

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Practical Task 3a

Pneumatic

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Task: 5/3 Double acting cylinder.

Task:
1. Construct and operate the circuit shown.
2. Label the valve ports on the DCV and identify the components.
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3. Write a description of the valve.
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Practical Task 3b

Pneumatic

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Task: Meter-In Flow Control.

1
2

4
14

12
5

3
1

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the Meter-In flow control circuit provided, adjust the supply
pressure to approx 300kPa.
2. Complete the table below by entering the pressure readings you observe on both
pressure gauges 1 and 2 when the cylinder is extending slowly and also when the
cylinder has fully extended.
3. Explain why there is a pressure difference (P) between the two readings.

Gauge

Pressure Readings
Cylinder extending slowly

Pressure readings
Cylinder fully extended

#1
#2
Reason/s for the (P)
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Practical Task 3c

Pneumatic

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Task: Meter-Out Flow Control.

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the Meter-Out flow control circuit provided, adjust the supply
pressure to approx 300kPa.
2. Complete the table below by entering the pressure readings you observe on both
pressure gauges 1 and 2 when the cylinder is fully extending and also when the
cylinder has fully retracted.
3. Explain why there is a pressure difference (P) between the two readings.

Gauge

Pressure Readings
Cylinder fully extended

Pressure readings
Cylinder fully retracted

#1
#2
Reason/s for the (P)
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Practical Task 4a

Pneumatic

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Task: Meter out Flow Control.

Task:
1. Build and operate the circuit shown.
2. Explain the significance of the system operations.

Practical Task 4b

Pneumatic

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Task: Quick Exhaust Valve.

1
2

4
14

12
5
1

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the circuit shown.
2. Label all valve ports.
3. Explain the significance of the labels A1 and A0 shown on the DCV
A1 .
A0 .
4.

Explain the function of the component #1

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5.

Explain the function of the component # 2

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Practical Task 4c

Pneumatic

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Task: Shuttle Valve (Logic OR Function).

Operation:

The cylinder A is to extend if either valves A OR B are actuated

The cylinder A is to retract if either valves C OR D are actuated

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the circuit shown.
1. If Tee Pieces are used in place of the shuttle valves what do you think would
be the likely outcome?

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Practical Task 4d

Pneumatic

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Task: Two Pressure Valve (Logic AND Function).

Operation:

The cylinder A is to extend when both valves A AND B are actuated

The cylinder A is to retract when both valves C AND D are actuated

Tasks:
1. Build and operate the circuit shown.
2. Re-design and build the circuit to achieve the AND function without using two
pressure valves, it is suggested that you use the SERIES AND design.

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Practical Task 5a

Pneumatic

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Task: Pressure Reducing Valve.

A plastic work-piece is to be clamped in a fixture by a pneumatic cylinder,
build the supplied circuit and adjust the pressure reducing valve to 3 Bar to
exert a controlled output force on the work-piece.

If the pneumatic cylinder has a diameter of 50mm what force output would
you expect if the input pressure is 3 Bar?

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Practical Task 5b

Pneumatic

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Task: Pressure sequence Valve.

2
12

14

14
1

2
12

2
3

Operation:
1. Actuation of the extend valve will initiate cylinder A extension at a slow
velocity.
2. When the cylinder A is extended the pressure on its cap end will increase until
the pilot sensing line moves the pressure sequence valve to its open position
against the force setting of the adjusting spring.
3. When the pressure sequence valve is open a pilot signal will actuate the 4/2 DCV
causing the cylinder B to extend.
4. Actuating the retract valve both cylinders will retract.
Tasks:
1. Build and operate the circuit, adjustment is to be made to the pressure sequence
valve to achieve the stated operation given.
2. Label the ports on the pressure sequence valve.

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Practical Task 6a

Pneumatic

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Task: Position AND Pressure Sequence Valve.

2
4
1
1

14

14

12
5

12

1
1

Operation:
1. Actuation of the extend valve will initiate cylinder A extension at a slow
velocity.
2. When the cylinder A is FULLY extended the pressure on its cap end will
increase until the pilot sensing line moves the pressure sequence valve to its open
position against the force setting of the adjusting spring.
3. When the pressure sequence valve is open a pilot signal will actuate the 4/2 DCV
causing the cylinder B to extend.
4. Actuating the retract valve both cylinders will retract.
Tasks:
Complete the circuit drawing, build and operate the circuit, adjustment is to be made
to the pressure sequence valve to achieve the stated operation given.

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Practical Task 6b

Pneumatic

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Task: Delay On Pneumatic Timer.

2
12

14

3
2

Operation:
1. With the cylinder A fully retracted AND actuation of the extend valve,
initiation of cylinder A extension will occur.
2. When the cylinder A has reached its full extension position limit valve a1 will
be actuated, compressed air will then be supplied to the normally closed timer (at
port 1).
3. When a pre-determined amount of time (10 seconds) has elapsed the delay-on
timer will open and air will pass from port 1 to port 3 to signal the DCV (A0) to
shift to retract cylinder A.
Tasks:
1. Label all the valve ports
2. Build and operate the circuit, adjustment is to be made to the timer to achieve the
10-second delay.

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Practical Task 6c

Pneumatic

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Task: Sorting Control.

Operation:
The tested parts are distributed to three conveyors
(GOOD/REJECT/REWORK). Shifting to the required positions must be
possible in any sequence by push buttons.
Tasks:
1. Identify the push button used for each function above.
2. Change the OR valves to AND valves. Identify the function of push
buttons used. Assemble on the work station.
Circuit Drawings:

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Practical Task 7

Pneumatic

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Task: Rotary Indexing Table.

Operation:

Using a rotary indexing table, parts are to be indexed out in sequence to next
operation. By pressing a START push button, the rotary table is indexed by
oscillating piston rod of a cylinder via a stop pawl. When the STOP push
button is pressed, this drive is switched off.
Tasks:

1. Analyse the circuit drawing below and rectify it accordingly to meet

the function. Insert the missing line then assemble on the work station.
2. Identify and label the START and STOP push button.
Circuit Drawing:

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Practical Task 8a

Pneumatic

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Mini Project 1: Pneumatic Bus Door.

Task:
You are required to design and construct a pneumatic circuit to ensure that
only the bus driver can switch on to open the door when the bus stops to allow
the passenger to leave out from the bus. Thus, the combinations of two
passengers circuits inside and outside are to be utilised. Incorporate in the
design the safety features and other appropriate improvement. Then make a
technical report based on final design.

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Practical Task 8b

Pneumatic

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Mini Project 2: Pneumatic Can Crusher.

Problem Statement:
In a mini recycling plant aluminium cans are to be crushed into a block of
space saving storage. The pressing operation is to be triggered by means of a
pushbutton. The return stroke can also be actuated by a pushbutton
automatically after 10 to 20 seconds to allow for feeding of another box of
cans.
Task:
Design a pneumatic system which will crush aluminium cans for the recycling
purpose. Incorporate in the design the safety features and other appropriate
measures for operator to handle the system safely.

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Practical Task 9

Pneumatic

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Task: Sequential Circuit

You must construct a pneumatic circuit that performs the following sequence:
Cylinder A goes positive (A+)
Cylinder B goes positive (B+)
Cylinder A goes negative (A-)
Cylinder B goes negative (B-)
The circuit should start with a push button switch.
Use the following schematic diagram to help you. Insert the airlines!

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