1.

VERTICAL SWITCHING POINT FOR BRIQUITTES

Diagram:
Components:
1. Compressed Air Supply
2. 3/2 way, normally open, push button valve
3. Manometer (x2)
4. One way Flow control valve
5. Quick Exhaust valve
6. Single Acting Cylinder

Explanation:
In the normal position, the installation is not pressurized. The piston rod of the single
acting cylinder assumes the retracted end position through the action of the return spring. In its
initial position, the single acting cylinder is advanced and the piston chamber is pressurized via
the 3/2 way, normally open, push button valve. By actuating the 3/2 way normally open, push
button valve, the volume of air in the single acting cylinder is exhausted via the quick exhaust
valve, and the cylinder returns to its initial position.
If the 3/2 way, normally open, push button valve continues to be actuated, the piston rod
in the single acting cylinder remains in its retracted position. If the valve is then released, the
piston rod advances and lifts the parcel. The assumed time should be around 0.9 seconds that
is set by the means of the one way flow control valve.
2. EDGE FOLDING DEVICE

Diagram:
Components:
1. Compressed Air Supply (x3)
2. 3/2 way, normally open, push button valve (x2)
3. Two pressure valve
4. Manometer (x2)
5. One way Flow control valve
6. Quick Exhaust valve
7. Single Acting Cylinder

Explanation:
If both the 3/2 way valves are actuated, then pressure is applied at the output of the dual
pressure valve and the 5/2 way valve reverses. The piston chamber in the single acting cylinder
is supplied with the unrestricted compressed air via the one way flow control valve and the
cylinder then travels to its forward end position. As the chamber on the piston rod side is rapidly
exhausted through the quick exhaust valve, the cylinder motion is very fast and if both the 3/2
way valve remains actuated the cylinder remains in the forwards end position.
If at least one of the push buttons is released, the power valve is no longer pressurized
and the valve reverses through the string then the actuator travels to its initial position under the
conditions of flow restriction.