JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

( Lab Pneumatic )

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COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice I ( Direct Control of a single- acting cylinder, extending )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :

a. The exercise helps get the student acquainted with the practical use of the practice unit and
components.
b. The student perform the proper setting of the working pressure on the air service unit and
practices the use of plastic tube and quick- release couplings
c. Before starting the first exercise the participant should be informed of the procedure as well
as the security measures involved.
Task :
a. The piston rod of the single- acting cylinder should extend after the button has been actuated
and remain extended as long as the button is pushed
b. The active pressure that is placed on the cylinder piston should appear on the pressurized
gauge.
c. The pressurized air is supplied by an air service unit ( filter with water separator, pressure
regulator and shut-off valve ) and by the compressed-air distributor.
d. The circuit diagram is to drawn or additions made using symbols and port symbols according
to ISO 1219 and RP68 P
Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 3 marks )

Pneumatic Circuits Diagram

( 5 marks )

Conclusion

(2
Marks
)

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice II ( Indirect control of a single-acting cylinder )
Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion this task, students should be able to :

a.

Basic knowledge of the dimensioning of pneumatic components is a prerequisite for

understanding this exercise.
b. Circuit diagram ; control lines are the connecting lines between the output of signaling
elements ( for example button ) and the pneumatic actuation ports of the actuators. ( for
example pneumatically operated 3/2 directional control valve, port 12 ).
Task :
a. The piston rod of a single-acting cylinder, retracted in neutral position, should advance after
pushing an easily pressed button .
b. Note; for the control of a large-volume cylinder ( with a large piston diameter ) an
accordingly dimensioned directional control valve is necessary.
c. The cylinder is mounted a slight distance from the button.
d. After releasing the manual push- button, the piston of the cylinder should retract
automatically into its back position.
e. Additions to the circuit diagram
f. All connections should be marked with the port symbols according to ISO 1219 and RP68 P
Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 3 marks )

Pneumatic Circuits Diagram

( 5 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice III ( Direct control of a double-acting cylinder with push button )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :

a. At the end of the exercise, refer to the 4/2 directional control valves and explain the
difference between the two valve designs.
b. Explain the features of the various spool designs ( soft-sealing spool metal spool) of 5/2
directional control valve
Task :
a. The piston rod of a double-working cylinder should extend after actuating a button
b. After releasing the button the piston of the cylinder should retract automatically to its back
position.
c. All connections should be marked with the port symbols according to ISO 1219 and RP68 P

Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 3 marks )

Pneumatic Circuits Diagram

( 5 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice IV ( Indirect control of a double-acting cylinder )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :
a. Point out how the control sequence is broken up into different components ;
Signalling elements ( signal input )
Control elements ( signal processing )

Actuators ( signal output )

Drive elements ( execution of the movement )

b. Point out the signal flow direction of the signalling elements up to the drive elements
c. This breakdown into components and the signal flow direction should also be depicted in
the pneumatic circuit diagram.
Task :
a. The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder, retracted in neutral position, should extend after
actuating a button.
b. Control of the cylinder should occur indirectly
c. After releasing the push button the piston of the cylinder should retract automatically to
its back position.
d. Addition to the circuit plan
e. All connections should be marked with the port symbols according to ISO 1219 and
RP68 P
Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 3 marks )

Pneumatic Circuits Diagram

( 5 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )
COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice V ( Controlling a double-acting cylinder, impulse valve, 2 push-button )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :
a.
Discuss basic properties and cases of application of pneumatic impulse valve
b.
Explain the cause and effect when both control ports of the impulse valve receiver a
signal simultaneously

c.

Concerning service and error detection in the case of pneumatic controls it should be
pointed out that an impulse valve has no defined basic setting

Task :
a. The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder retracted in neutral position, should extend after
actuating a button ( signaling element S1 ) and remain extended after releasing the button
( S1 ).
b. After actuating a second button ( signaling element S2 ) the piston 5 of the cylinder should
again retract and also remain in this position, even when the button ( S2 ) is no longer
actuated.
c. The working speed of the cylinder should be able to be infinitely adjusted in both directions
d. Addition the circuit diagram
e. All connections should be marked with the port symbols according to ISO 5599 and
RP68 P
Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 3 marks )

Pneumatic Circuits Diagram

( 5 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice VI :
( Stop control, double-acting cylinder with 5/3 directional control valve, tensile load )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :

a. This exercise demonstrates the use of a 5/3 directional control valve with closed midposition for stopping a double-acting cylinder
b. This exercise also shows the effects of leaks in the connecting lines and in the 5/3
directional control valve when holding a load.
Task :
Controlling the door of a hardening plant
Example of application

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

The piston of the double-acting cylinder opens and closes the doors of a hardening plant.
The push- button ( S1 ) is to be used to open the door, and the push-buttons ( S2 ) to close
it again.
As soon as one of the push buttons is no longer actuated, the cylinder stop. The cylinder
stops. The door then remains in this position.
In job mode, the door can be brought into any position and locked ( stopped ) there.
The active pressure is controlled by means of 2 pressure gauge at the cylinder ports.
The working speed of the cylinder should be infinitely adjustable in both directions
Design the functional diagram with actuator and drive element
Drawing up the circuit diagram with symbol and port symbol according to ISO 5599 or RP
68 P

Function Diagram

( 2 marks )

Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 4 marks )
Pneumatic Circuit Diagram

( 7 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice VII :
( Displacement-dependent control of a double-acting cylinder, impulse valve )

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion this task, students should be able to :

a. The displacement-dependent control of a double-acting cylinder by using limit switches is
demonstrated in the exercise

Task
Sheet-Bending Machine
a. A double- acting cylinder is used in a bending machine to from a metal sheet
b. The piston of the cylinder extend when the button is actuated until it reaches its front end
position and forms the work piece
c. Then the piston of the cylinder automatically retracts to its back end position
d. The working speed should be infinitely adjustable in both directions.
e. Additionally ; the button is normally only actuated briefly. If the button remains actuated
the cylinder nevertheless must retract to its back end position.
f. Develop the functional diagram with actuator and drive element.
g. Drawing up the circuit diagram with symbol and port symbol according to ISO 5599 or RP
68 P

Example Of Application

Functional Diagram

( 2 marks )

Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 4 marks )

Pneumatic Circuit Diagram

( 7 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

COURSE

: JJ 512

PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS

Title :
Pneumatic Practice VIII :
( Sequential Control of 2 double-acting cylinders without overlapping signals )
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion this task, students should be able to :
a. The exercise helps to understand sequential controls and provides practical knowledge of
setting up and commission a control system with two pneumatic drives
b. Practice in developing sequential diagram and pneumatic circuit diagram is exercised.

Task
Transport of Workpiece
a. The workpieces coming in on the right roller conveyor should be elevated and sent in a new
direction
b. After actuating the start button ( S0 ) the piston of cylinder 1 ( Z1 ) raises the workpieces to
the height of the second roller conveyor with its elevating platform
c. Cylinder 1 ( Z 1 ) remains in this positions until cylinder 2 ( Z2 ) has pushed the workpieces
from the elevating platform on to the roller conveyor.
d. When cylinder 2 ( Z2 ) has securely pushed all the workpieces on to the upper roller
conveyor, cylinder 1 ( Z 1 ) moves down again.
e. Only when cylinder 1 ( Z 1 ) has retracted into its lower end position does cylinder 2 ( Z2 )
also retract.
f. Additionally : a new start is only possible when cylinder 2 ( Z2 ) is actually in its back end
position.
g. The working speed of both cylinders should be infinitely adjustable in both directions.
h. The functional diagram is to be developed with actuator and drive element.
i. Drawing up the circuit diagram with symbol and port symbol according to ISO 5599 or RP
68 P

Example Of Application

Functional Diagram

( 2 marks )

Name and sketch the related pneumatic symbols :

( 4 marks )

Pneumatic Circuit Diagram

( 7 marks )

Conclusion

( 2 marks )

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HANIM BIN SAIF ( SAIB )

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
POLYTECHNIC PORT DICKSON