3 position cylinder
3 position cylinder
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What is the best way to valve a 3 position cylinder with only 3 ports in the cylinder?
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RE: 3 position cylinder
Best sequence to operate in would be:
-Both pistons (we'll call them main and mid) retracted
-Extend main piston (to get the fully extended position)
-Extend mid-piston, then retract main-piston to get the cylinder to the mid position. May possibly need to regulate the air going into the main-piston-retract side so it doesn't overpower the mid-poistion piston.
-Retract both pistons.
At least that's how I would do it.
Ken