Multiple pneumatic pistons
Multiple pneumatic pistons
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I'm working on a system where I require 20 individual pneumatic pistons of varying sizes to be activated using switches. Each one is going to be a double actuating piston, and I need them to be activated be hitting a switch. Push one switch it goes one way, and stops and holds as soon as the switch is released. and push the other it goes the other way and again stops and holds as soon as its released.
Pistons are ranging in size from .5 inches in diameter up to 3 inches.
It's going to be a constant pressure for all pistons to work on, so I don’t need any regulators that I'm aware off (about 150 to 300 psi)
This is the first work I have done in pneumatics so any help would apprentice
Pistons are ranging in size from .5 inches in diameter up to 3 inches.
It's going to be a constant pressure for all pistons to work on, so I don’t need any regulators that I'm aware off (about 150 to 300 psi)
This is the first work I have done in pneumatics so any help would apprentice





RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
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RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
Ted
RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
What are your operating parameters?
Ted
RE: Multiple pneumatic pistons
You need a manifold with a series of electrically operated 3 way hydraulic solenoids. You can arrange it so that your button allows fluid into one side whilst allowing fluid out of the other side back to the reservoir and then when you release the button, both valves close to fairly rigidly hold the actuator at its fixed point. All pretty basic stuff.
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