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Lab No 3 - Pressure Dependent Control and Time-Delay Valve

1. The document describes two experiments using pneumatic circuits to demonstrate pressure dependent control and time delays. 2. The first experiment uses a pressure sequence valve to control a double acting cylinder for embossing based on a preset pressure. 3. The second experiment uses a time delay valve to add a 6 second delay to a double acting cylinder clamping glued components in the extended position.

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Lab No 3 - Pressure Dependent Control and Time-Delay Valve

1. The document describes two experiments using pneumatic circuits to demonstrate pressure dependent control and time delays. 2. The first experiment uses a pressure sequence valve to control a double acting cylinder for embossing based on a preset pressure. 3. The second experiment uses a time delay valve to add a 6 second delay to a double acting cylinder clamping glued components in the extended position.

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Lab 3 –Pressure dependent control and time-

delay valve
Name : Muhammad Rafay Date : 18-09-2023

Regd-No : 2021-MC-39

OBJECTIVES:
1. To use pressure sequence valve to control the cylinder operation based on a preset pressure. [CLO4]
2. To use time-delay valve to add delays in the cylinder actuation. [CLO4]
3. To perform the experiment in a team. [CLO8]

APPARATUS:
Compressor, Service unit, manifold, 3/2 way push button valve, 3/2 roller lever valve, double acting cylinder, 5/2
way directional control valve, pressure sequence valve, time-delay valve.

Pre-Lab Reading:
 Pressure sequence valve
 Time-delay valve
Embossing operation for plastics

Pre-Lab Work:
Draw the symbols of the following valves in the space given, designate port numbers and assign valve names.

Pressure sequence valve Time-delay valve Service unit

5/2 valve with pilot actuation and pilot return


Relieving type pressure regulating valve Non-relieving type pressure regulating
valve

MCT 313L: Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering, UET
Lahore
Pressure Dependent Control
A pressure sequence valve is used to implement pressure dependent control of actuators. The pressure pre-set can be
adjusted to control the pressure at which the sequence valve is actuated. The response pressure set on the pressure
sequence valve must be lower than the system pressure to ensure reliable switching.

A plastic component is embossed using a die powered by a double acting


cylinder. The return of the die is to effect when the cylinder rod has fully
extended to embossing position and the preset pressure is reached. A roller
lever valve is to be used to confirm full extension. The signal for retracting
must only be generated when the piston rod has reached the embossing
position. The pressure in the piston chamber is indicated by a pressure
gauge.

Task 1:
1. Draw the circuit diagram for the problem
2. Designate the valves and indicate the numbering system for
the connections (ports).
3. Attach the pneumatic components to the trainer as described by Figure 3.1: A plastic embossing machine setup
the instructor and describe what happens when you actuate the control valves

1. Circuit Diagram

MCT 313L: Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering, UET
Lahore
2. Working:

In this circuit, when a push button is pressed, a double acting cylinder starts moving and it moves until the cylinder is
fully extended. 5/2-way valve changes the direction of cylinder. It then retracts when the sensor 1s2 gets a
signal from pressure sensor. It means that pressure sensor is used at retracting end and when the rod is fully
extended and a preset pressure is shown at pressure gauge, it then makes the cylinder retracts back to initial
position.

The time delay valve


Time delay valves are used to add delays in either actuation or the retraction of the cylinder. This allows for better
control in many applications where clamping is required.
A double -acting cylinder is used to press together glued components. Upon operation of a push button, the clamping
cylinder extends.
Once the fully advanced position is reached, the cylinder is to remain for a time of T=6 seconds and then immediately
retract to the initial position. A new start cycle is only possible after the cylinder has fully retracted.

Figure 3.2: Clamping mechanism for glued components

Task 2:
1. Draw the circuit diagram for the problem
2. Designate the valves and indicate the numbering system for the connections (ports).
3. Attach the pneumatic components to the trainer as described by the instructor and describe what happens
when you actuate the control valve.

MCT 313L: Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering, UET
Lahore
1. Circuit Diagram

2. Working:

When a push button is pressed, it gives signal to sensor 1S2 to detect if it is fully extended or not. At retracted
end of a 5/2-way valve, a time delay valve is used. Its purpose it to give the double acting cylinder a delay of
6sec at fully extended position. The sensor 1S3 is the retraction sensor at fully extended position. Two quick
exhaust valves are used to vary the speed of a double acting cylinder. Compressed air is supplied through
service unit.

Review Question 1: What can be used to control the speed of extension and retraction of the pneumatic
actuators?
Ans: Throttle valve and flow control valves are used for this purpose.

MCT 313L: Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering, UET
Lahore
Review Question 2: Redo the circuit diagram for task 2, with a change that the new cycle can only be
made possible when the cylinder has fully retracted and after a delay of 5 seconds (you’d have to use a
second time-delay valve).

Comment on what you learned during this lab:

In this lab, I learnt basic symbols and their working, how the timer and pressure sequence valves are used.
We arranged the wiring and understood the working of these valves and checked if they worked or not. The
Valves have their own capabilities and functionalities which are assessed in this lab.

MCT 313L: Hydraulics & Pneumatics


Department of Mechatronics & Control Engineering, UET
Lahore

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