Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
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Hey all,
I need some advice and recommendations on what to search for in regards to my project.
The best way to think of my project is to think of inflating and deflating a balloon. I will have a partially inflated balloon of which I need to use a vacuum valve to suck all the air out and leave it flat, after six seconds I then need to re-inflate the balloon to the same size it was originally, and then repeat this process.
The problem I have is that I'm not sure what I should be searching for or who to get it from. I've tried searching for pressure/vacuum valves, automation and control valves, and the such, but not getting anything helpful.
I will be using a DAQ and LabVIEW to control the valves and need to know what I need to achieve this. Links and recommendations will be most appreciated.
I need some advice and recommendations on what to search for in regards to my project.
The best way to think of my project is to think of inflating and deflating a balloon. I will have a partially inflated balloon of which I need to use a vacuum valve to suck all the air out and leave it flat, after six seconds I then need to re-inflate the balloon to the same size it was originally, and then repeat this process.
The problem I have is that I'm not sure what I should be searching for or who to get it from. I've tried searching for pressure/vacuum valves, automation and control valves, and the such, but not getting anything helpful.
I will be using a DAQ and LabVIEW to control the valves and need to know what I need to achieve this. Links and recommendations will be most appreciated.





RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
Personally, I would use two 2-way valves, teed to the balloon inlet.
www.grainger.com
www.mcmaster.com
www.ascovalve.com
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
If anyone else has any recommendations then keep them coming!
I've been having a look at those solenoid valves and they look very promising. Does anyone else have any other valve suggestions so I can have some comparison?
I started with looking at Festo and their valves but I think it's a bit too automated (and expensive!) for my needs, you guys agree or would you say that Festo may have something to offer?
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
Open or closed.
Or common-to-A / common-to-B
Basic solenoid valves are essentially commodity items.
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
RE: Recommendation of pressure/vacuum valve manufactures
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