It's a function of supply pressure. More pressure faster movement up to the max rating for the cylinder. There are some that you can get that have springs to automatically retract or extend.
Hell with a can crusher... Build a space elevator!! Some of the brilliant engineers attempting to do so, unfortunately have watched too much Sci-Fi and haven't thought of using this old, tried, and tested technology.
Thanks, I'm not sure what size cylinder exactly. But I'm also not sure is air is the right product for your application. You would have a "spring effect" with any air cylinder. You may want to look at a small 12vdc electric linear actuator. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@AMCJav69 Yes. You can control the big (or any) cylinder with a controller. For the speed of the action you can add regulators to each port that will allow you to control the speed of the action. All my gear comes from ebay.
I would think a 90 to 120 PSI compressor would work fine. If you use the mortiser a lot then you might want a compressor with a larger air tank and maybe even a higher duty cycle that a standard oil-less (cheaper) type. Thanks for watching
You referenced "pressure adjustors" they are not pressure adjustors they are flow controls. They control the flow of the air not the pressure. Pressure = force Flow= speed. By adjusting the flow control you are adjusting the speed the cylinder extending or retracting. By raising or lowing the pressure you are raising or lowering the force the cylinder will put out. Nice video.
Pressure equals force. If your dial up your pressure you will not go faster you will only increase the force that it applies. F=P X A If you want more speed you need to open up your flow controls. If you still do not have enough speed you would need a cylinder with larger ports and them upsize your fittings and tubing. They then become the restriction to your speed. Just trying to get the right info out there. I sell pneumatics everyday. Hope this helps.
You will probably want one with a long stroke and dual acting. If the weight of the dog prop is going to be completely supported by the cylinder then you will also want it to have a thicker cylinder rod. Hope this helps.
Hi.. Thanks for your video.. Very informative.. Maybe I'm late and you don't post videos anymore but can you tell me if there are any dual small cylinders that can be used.. Like hand size cylinders and be thin as well.. Thanks again sir
That's a tough one. I'm not sure if a technical college would have courses on the subject. You can also google fluid power or pneumatic training and see if there's anything local or online. Good luck and go get it.
You can run multiple cylinders with 1 compressor. You'd need to have a manifold or splitter that will allow you to run air to each. Then you'd add a control (valve, solenoid) to each cylinders run to control them individually. Thanks for watching
Hi, Thanks for your useful videos. I'm working on a pneumatic punch for fabric cutting and I'm not sure which air cylinder bore size i need to create about 130kg of pushing force. do you think that a 50mm bore cylinder with 8 bar air pressure will do? the cutting die I'm using is an oblong shape of about 50mm x 15mm.
This website is really useful for helping with calculations and choosing parts. www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pneumatic-cylinder-force-d_1273.html 50mm with 8 bar would make 1571N of force which would translate to 160kg I believe, don't quote me on that because I'm new to working with these components but that site should at least give a good idea of whats what.
That information will vary with the manufacturer. You can look at specific Festo, SMC, Bimba, etc products to get the information you're looking for. Thanks for watching.
I am new to this kind of stuff. I want to learn more. Im trying to build pop up targets to shoot. I can build a frame, welding , cutting etc. But I have no clue where to start about pneumatic piston set up. Just curious to see if you can help me get started?
Hi, I I have a pneumatic can crusher. I'm just wondering, are you supposed to oil the cylinder as you would with a pneumatic tool? Or would that ruin the internal seals? I know this is an older video but thanks in advance for any help.
Question: The first cylinder you pick up at about 1:25 has a round disk or puck attached to the end of the arm. I've tried to find something like that but I don't know what they are called and have had no luck. It might be a one of a kind but I'm hoping I just don't know the right search term. It would save me hours of fabrication if I can order one for my cylinder instead of making one. Thanks for the video. Now I'll be on ebay for hours.
And chance you can do a vid on that electric solenoid you showed at the end of this vid? Such as how a 3 way electric 12 volt dc normally closed solenoid works. How to energize it one way and then exhaust it electronically.
helo frnd!! the vedio is awesom hv some doubts to carry on wid........ how to calculate the bore diameter fr a specific loading weight ????? + how to determine the air preasure for the same loading weight???? plz give the adequate information abt the solenoid valves and how to controll them using micro controller doing programming stuff!!!!!!
Ever any thoughts to building a steam engine with one of those? It looks like the pistons are up to it but I don't know about running steam through the electronic switching. Plastic softens up easily at higher temperatures.
Great video, can you tell me how big of a compressor i would need to run that big cylinder you have there? I have a pneumatic mortiser and need to get a compressor for it. I want to make sure it has enough power for the up and down feed. The cyl in 4"x5" I believe its a 5" stroke and 4" cyl. ANY info is greatly appreciated. Thanks, man. Ron.
What is some of the most quiet actuators on the market? The application of my project requires the actuator to have almost zero noise. Please any suggestion would be appreciated.
Hello This video proved to be very helpful for me, but I am unable to get over the two things used by you, as it was not clear u said something like SMC pneumatic cylinder, and also can you tell me the name of the device u told rotary cylinder . Thankx
Weird question. I have a tire machine and it has a bead pressing arm that's a pneumatic cylinder where the bead press rides on a shaft with a piston in the middle. It goes completely through the bead press arm which rides on the shaftt so you can press down or up on the tire bead. It was leaking at the top seals because I think air would not easily exit the opposite chamber and it always slightly leaks air even after I replaced the seals on it. Any idea if that is normal or if it may be a valve issue?
Hello. Newbie here. How do you regulate the air flow. Also what is a good compressor to get for a newbie. I hear that there is oil less etc, which is better?
is there a way to get rid of the compresser and have a single acting cylinder that ejects air at the end of the stroke? I'm doing a project involving this.
Hey Buddy you have sparked my interested I am trying to make a turn to center cylinder. Is there anything that you have seen that could help me in my search the throw is about 3" and I just want it to go ether way at the touch of a button? The only way I can see is a spring at each opposing end that pulls the ram back to center. Do you have any ideas
Hey I'm designing a fairly simple pick and place to move a spring from one area to another. My main concern is that I'm planning on purchasing most parts from Bimba and the gripper from Festo. Do you know if I would have problems fitting these? Assuming I will, do you know how hard it is to find a good fitting plate?
Can this be used for lowering and lifting a bed support? As in, it's for the bedridden and it has to be slow and steady while lowering or lifting it up.
Hi I'm new to this and I found this channel after watching the sand flea jumping robot, ad I saw they use a piston actuator to make it jump can you talk about , how that works? And how could one replicate it in a different scale?
Hello. Do you know if there are "lever" type proportional valves that could activate spring return actuator with variable pressure, ie: the more you move lever the more pressure is applied and when valve is being released, the pressure drops, allowing actuator to return slowly? What are they called?
Greetings! Hope you can help me...I have a pneumatic tennis racquet stringer...there is a compressor...2 small valves with adjustment screws and an air cylinder with piston(with clamp)...I cannot get everything adjusted to create a properly working machine. One problem is lack of movement in the cylinder...cannot get the piston(clamp) to move properly...not getting any air? Also, the tension release button does not drop the psi on the gauge, which would normally release the extended piston! I have tried to adjust the screws on the valves but no luck. If I open too much, then the compressor does not turn off...can hear the air leak! Could easily send u some pics if necessary. Any help would be greatly appreciated
I am just getting into pneumatics and I want to build Halloween props. I've done some shopping online and I was wanting to know where the best "bang for ur buck" place to buy parts (solenoids, cylinders, fittings, etc). Online of course
I'm working on a project that plans on using a pneumatic cylinder independent of an air compressor as a type of damper where instead of the cylinder applying the force, the machine is applying the force to the cylinder, with the cylinder being used to resist that motion. What types of manually adjustable flow values are out there that can be adjusted to increase or decrease this "resistive" force, without the use of a compressor?
there you go--> www.festo.com/cms/en-us_us/2499.htm If you read through the page you will find a wide choice of "shock absorber" with different strokes, size etc... You need an adjustable one.
actually they have a new system that will eliminate that. Regulated by voltage, variable voltage give differential to the distance traveled down the shaft, but you ain't gana beat hydraulics, with air. check out Enfield technologies this is the clean future! peace
Pneumatics aren't the best for that type of application. You'd want something like an electric cylinder or electric actuator. Those would give you a much more predictable and secure setup. Thanks for watching
I have a quick little project and I wondered if you can help? If I wanted to tip over a coffin with a real person in it, what setup would you recommend please. Its for a haunted house
Best piece was that very last statement.. "6mm is not the same as 1/4", be careful mixing". I would not have known to watch for that.. Thats a mistake I wont have to learn from the hard way now. Thank you
Hey Nate, You'd probably want to find an electronic way to turn the laser on. Using pneumatics would add all sorts of unneeded complexity. If you're using a std RC control like Futaba etc you can probably control a relay with one of the channels. I found some for $15 at robotmarketplace (dot) com Search for RC switch. Hope this helps. Good luck!
The air is typically coming from a supply of some sort which is usually refillable. The actuators can be used for a multitude of different things. I believe old cars used them for steering. Although, more modern cars use steering fluid. Even so, it still works on the same principles.
Are you an mechanical engineer? or where does your knowledge come from? I'm really interested in studying mechanical engineering, but I'm having trouble choosing it over my current career path towards nursing. I'd really like to know what you do for a living and if you feel it was a good path. That is if you're still on here. Thanks for the video!
hello, I'm not a mechanical engineer but I know a few, the ones I know work in manufacturing designing machinery for manipulating materials into the required forms. I also know another who designs components for use in lifts. From what I gather from their work it's a lot to do with physics and incredibly mathematics intensive. If you have a good grasp of mathematics and really have a curiosity to find out how things work then it's the course for you. My course covered a few mechanical engineering topics revolving around choosing materials, I studied industrial design, which taught me how to take the properties of various materials, plastic, metals etc and calculate if the components would fail/break if they were put under the calculated load. Hopefully that helps you a bit.
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There is a certain amount of enigma towards pneumatics. Thanks for the explanation.
ey, great video, wow 7 years old and it can help me learn, thanks man !
It's a function of supply pressure. More pressure faster movement up to the max rating for the cylinder. There are some that you can get that have springs to automatically retract or extend.
Thanks for the right information and for teaching me something new I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Very Best Regards.
Pneumatics are something that are
best learned hands on.
Hell with a can crusher... Build a space elevator!! Some of the brilliant engineers attempting to do so, unfortunately have watched too much Sci-Fi and haven't thought of using this old, tried, and tested technology.
Thanks, I'm not sure what size cylinder exactly. But I'm also not sure is air is the right product for your application. You would have a "spring effect" with any air cylinder. You may want to look at a small 12vdc electric linear actuator. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@AMCJav69 Yes. You can control the big (or any) cylinder with a controller. For the speed of the action you can add regulators to each port that will allow you to control the speed of the action. All my gear comes from ebay.
I would think a 90 to 120 PSI compressor would work fine. If you use the mortiser a lot then you might want a compressor with a larger air tank and maybe even a higher duty cycle that a standard oil-less (cheaper) type. Thanks for watching
You referenced "pressure adjustors" they are not pressure adjustors they are flow controls. They control the flow of the air not the pressure. Pressure = force Flow= speed.
By adjusting the flow control you are adjusting the speed the cylinder extending or retracting. By raising or lowing the pressure you are raising or lowering the force the cylinder will put out.
Nice video.
Pressure equals force. If your dial up your pressure you will not go faster you will only increase the force that it applies. F=P X A
If you want more speed you need to open up your flow controls. If you still do not have enough speed you would need a cylinder with larger ports and them upsize your fittings and tubing. They then become the restriction to your speed.
Just trying to get the right info out there. I sell pneumatics everyday. Hope this helps.
You will probably want one with a long stroke and dual acting. If the weight of the dog prop is going to be completely supported by the cylinder then you will also want it to have a thicker cylinder rod. Hope this helps.
You might have to make a custom bracket to connect them. It shouldn't be too bad but it's going to really depend on your specific application.
Hi.. Thanks for your video.. Very informative.. Maybe I'm late and you don't post videos anymore but can you tell me if there are any dual small cylinders that can be used.. Like hand size cylinders and be thin as well.. Thanks again sir
That's a tough one. I'm not sure if a technical college would have courses on the subject. You can also google fluid power or pneumatic training and see if there's anything local or online. Good luck and go get it.
You can run multiple cylinders with 1 compressor. You'd need to have a manifold or splitter that will allow you to run air to each. Then you'd add a control (valve, solenoid) to each cylinders run to control them individually. Thanks for watching
Hi,
Thanks for your useful videos.
I'm working on a pneumatic punch for fabric cutting and I'm not sure which air cylinder bore size i need to create about 130kg of pushing force. do you think that a 50mm bore cylinder with 8 bar air pressure will do? the cutting die I'm using is an oblong shape of about 50mm x 15mm.
This website is really useful for helping with calculations and choosing parts. www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pneumatic-cylinder-force-d_1273.html
50mm with 8 bar would make 1571N of force which would translate to 160kg I believe, don't quote me on that because I'm new to working with these components but that site should at least give a good idea of whats what.
You can use flow control valves. See the comments below as well. Lots of good information.
That information will vary with the manufacturer. You can look at specific Festo, SMC, Bimba, etc products to get the information you're looking for. Thanks for watching.
I am new to this kind of stuff. I want to learn more. Im trying to build pop up targets to shoot. I can build a frame, welding , cutting etc. But I have no clue where to start about pneumatic piston set up. Just curious to see if you can help me get started?
Thanks for the overview! Can you recommend solenoids for double-action cylinders and info on how they get controlled on the electronics side? Thanks!
Cool video. Thanks.
Hi, I I have a pneumatic can crusher. I'm just wondering, are you supposed to oil the cylinder as you would with a pneumatic tool? Or would that ruin the internal seals? I know this is an older video but thanks in advance for any help.
Great video, really helped me out
The lever your using seems to be momentary is the a version that is constant
Question: The first cylinder you pick up at about 1:25 has a round disk or puck attached to the end of the arm. I've tried to find something like that but I don't know what they are called and have had no luck. It might be a one of a kind but I'm hoping I just don't know the right search term.
It would save me hours of fabrication if I can order one for my cylinder instead of making one.
Thanks for the video. Now I'll be on ebay for hours.
And chance you can do a vid on that electric solenoid you showed at the end of this vid? Such as how a 3 way electric 12 volt dc normally closed solenoid works. How to energize it one way and then exhaust it electronically.
I'm a Mechanical Drafting/ Mechanical Engineering student and was curious how does the manifold for the pneumatic circuits work
helo frnd!! the vedio is awesom
hv some doubts to carry on wid........
how to calculate the bore diameter fr a specific loading weight ?????
+ how to determine the air preasure for the same loading weight????
plz give the adequate information abt the solenoid valves and how to controll them using micro controller doing programming stuff!!!!!!
Ever any thoughts to building a steam engine with one of those? It looks like the pistons are up to it but I don't know about running steam through the electronic switching. Plastic softens up easily at higher temperatures.
Thanks for sharing! Can you share more info on the valve you showed at the end? Like manufacturer and part number?
thanks ..
i want to lift the weight up to 20 kgs
can please suggest me cylinder and switch for that much load ??
Great video, can you tell me how big of a compressor i would need to run that big cylinder you have there? I have a pneumatic mortiser and need to get a compressor for it. I want to make sure it has enough power for the up and down feed. The cyl in 4"x5" I believe its a 5" stroke and 4" cyl. ANY info is greatly appreciated. Thanks, man. Ron.
What is some of the most quiet actuators on the market? The application of my project requires the actuator to have almost zero noise. Please any suggestion would be appreciated.
Hello This video proved to be very helpful for me, but I am unable to get over the two things used by you, as it was not clear u said something like SMC pneumatic cylinder, and also can you tell me the name of the device u told rotary cylinder . Thankx
Weird question. I have a tire machine and it has a bead pressing arm that's a pneumatic cylinder where the bead press rides on a shaft with a piston in the middle. It goes completely through the bead press arm which rides on the shaftt so you can press down or up on the tire bead. It was leaking at the top seals because I think air would not easily exit the opposite chamber and it always slightly leaks air even after I replaced the seals on it. Any idea if that is normal or if it may be a valve issue?
Do you think it's possible to use pneumatic air cylinders for blast gates for a woodworking dust collection system?
Thxs helped me with my homework
Great video. THX.
If it has 2 inlets or pneumatic fittings on it, it's usually dual.
Hello. Newbie here. How do you regulate the air flow. Also what is a good compressor to get for a newbie. I hear that there is oil less etc, which is better?
can you convert duel action pneumatics to hydralics
is there a way to get rid of the compresser and have a single acting cylinder that ejects air at the end of the stroke? I'm doing a project involving this.
Hi Karma, it's been four years! How did your project go? Were you able to get rid of the compressor?
I'm faced with similar challenge.
Hey Buddy you have sparked my interested I am trying to make a turn to center cylinder. Is there anything that you have seen that could help me in my search the throw is about 3" and I just want it to go ether way at the touch of a button? The only way I can see is a spring at each opposing end that pulls the ram back to center. Do you have any ideas
Hey I'm designing a fairly simple pick and place to move a spring from one area to another. My main concern is that I'm planning on purchasing most parts from Bimba and the gripper from Festo. Do you know if I would have problems fitting these? Assuming I will, do you know how hard it is to find a good fitting plate?
Can this be used for lowering and lifting a bed support? As in, it's for the bedridden and it has to be slow and steady while lowering or lifting it up.
Hi I'm new to this and I found this channel after watching the sand flea jumping robot, ad I saw they use a piston actuator to make it jump can you talk about , how that works? And how could one replicate it in a different scale?
Hello. Do you know if there are "lever" type proportional valves that could activate spring return actuator with variable pressure, ie: the more you move lever the more pressure is applied and when valve is being released, the pressure drops, allowing actuator to return slowly? What are they called?
Are these strong enough to lower and raise a moldboard plow from the back of a tractor.
hi there widgetworks, how fast can these activate? and are there units that automatically retract at a rapid rate??
Would you recommend a dual acting or single acting cylinder for making a power draw bar for a milling machine? I need a bout 2000lbs of force.
Hello, could you tell me why 4/2 way valves stopped being produced and replaced with 5/2 valves?
Hello, what would the name of that pneumatic kit of parts be called, that you ordered off E-Bay? Thanks,
thank you ,good effort.
That electronic valve switch? Link where to buy it? Model number. Also will it control that large cylinder
If I was looking for a linear actuator or air slide with the fastest actuation with moderate (250 lb load)...where should I look?
Thanks!
Can you use one compressor for several different cylinders, and if so how?
Greetings!
Hope you can help me...I have a pneumatic tennis racquet stringer...there is a compressor...2 small valves with adjustment screws and an air cylinder with piston(with clamp)...I cannot get everything adjusted to create a properly working machine.
One problem is lack of movement in the cylinder...cannot get the piston(clamp) to move properly...not getting any air? Also, the tension release button does not drop the psi on the gauge, which would normally release the extended piston!
I have tried to adjust the screws on the valves but no luck. If I open too much, then the compressor does not turn off...can hear the air leak!
Could easily send u some pics if necessary.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi. Thanks for your information.
Hi, how do you control the cylinder in a way that it has a faster extension speed than retraction speed? I hope you can reply as soon as possible.
I am just getting into pneumatics and I want to build Halloween props. I've done some shopping online and I was wanting to know where the best "bang for ur buck" place to buy parts (solenoids, cylinders, fittings, etc). Online of course
hi...could you tell me how i can build a simple button actuated pneumatic circuit to open/close CNC machine doors
Good video .
i want to design an automatic pneumatic sliding door.please do you have any advice
They come in both types. Thanks for watching.
Do you have videos or pictures of the Halloween props you made?
is there any way to control speed for 4 cylinder by 1 click or 1 place
Very informative! :)
I'm working on a project that plans on using a pneumatic cylinder independent of an air compressor as a type of damper where instead of the cylinder applying the force, the machine is applying the force to the cylinder, with the cylinder being used to resist that motion. What types of manually adjustable flow values are out there that can be adjusted to increase or decrease this "resistive" force, without the use of a compressor?
there you go--> www.festo.com/cms/en-us_us/2499.htm If you read through the page you will find a wide choice of "shock absorber" with different strokes, size etc... You need an adjustable one.
You'd want to stick with hydraulics for that. The air cylinders can bounce because the air can compress inside the cylinder.
very cool
is there any portable , electrical compressor , available ??? for 10 bar pressure .
i want to use it in my robo war ...
what is good for business PNEUMATIC or HYDRAULIC ( SALES ) ?
what Is the name of the controller for the air ??
actually they have a new system that will eliminate that. Regulated by voltage, variable voltage give differential to the distance traveled down the shaft, but you ain't gana beat hydraulics, with air. check out Enfield technologies this is the clean future! peace
can u tell me .. how much load i can lift by this ???
and please suggest me cylinder and switch also ...
I wonder if these are accurate enough to use on a xy table to make pcbs.
+Dan inWY I was wondering if they were accurate enough to operate a 2 inch irrigation valve remotely controlled with a Raspberry
where can i get pneumatic cylinders
what stroke do i need for adequate force to use a single acting cylinder as a can crusher?
B stan its not the stroke its the diameter that determines force and I have no clue how much force it takes to crush a can
Pneumatics aren't the best for that type of application. You'd want something like an electric cylinder or electric actuator. Those would give you a much more predictable and secure setup. Thanks for watching
Can you make a video on Pneumatic Motors?
I work for SMC, thats cool man!
what is the prize of NCN and what its work?
Which type of compressor you use?noob here.
And also can you give me detail about parts you used in you Video .
nice video
agreed
@widgetwerks Any name for the electrical component @ 7:07 ?
Pneumatic valve
I have a quick little project and I wondered if you can help? If I wanted to tip over a coffin with a real person in it, what setup would you recommend please. Its for a haunted house
I do have a 12v Firing box for Pyro if it could activate from that?
Best piece was that very last statement.. "6mm is not the same as 1/4", be careful mixing". I would not have known to watch for that.. Thats a mistake I wont have to learn from the hard way now. Thank you
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Hey Nate, You'd probably want to find an electronic way to turn the laser on. Using pneumatics would add all sorts of unneeded complexity. If you're using a std RC control like Futaba etc you can probably control a relay with one of the channels. I found some for $15 at robotmarketplace (dot) com Search for RC switch. Hope this helps. Good luck!
hello friend! I'm from Brazil, you could sell me a whole?
I need a longer video of how to assemble.
thanks
ok. where is the air coming from ? why do we need to move the piston up/down? what for ?
common man use your head or google at least
The air is typically coming from a supply of some sort which is usually refillable. The actuators can be used for a multitude of different things. I believe old cars used them for steering. Although, more modern cars use steering fluid. Even so, it still works on the same principles.
Are you an mechanical engineer? or where does your knowledge come from? I'm really interested in studying mechanical engineering, but I'm having trouble choosing it over my current career path towards nursing. I'd really like to know what you do for a living and if you feel it was a good path. That is if you're still on here. Thanks for the video!
hello, I'm not a mechanical engineer but I know a few, the ones I know work in manufacturing designing machinery for manipulating materials into the required forms. I also know another who designs components for use in lifts. From what I gather from their work it's a lot to do with physics and incredibly mathematics intensive. If you have a good grasp of mathematics and really have a curiosity to find out how things work then it's the course for you. My course covered a few mechanical engineering topics revolving around choosing materials, I studied industrial design, which taught me how to take the properties of various materials, plastic, metals etc and calculate if the components would fail/break if they were put under the calculated load. Hopefully that helps you a bit.
we need how electropneumatique valve work
Something like this on Harbor Freight dot com Item number 69284 might work. Thanks for watching.
i must be stupid because this is NOT a simple process.....good gracious!!
Hey what's up, can I use this switch on a single action spring return cylinder, I really need your help... Can I have ur email!!! Thx so much
Hi from Turkey. Great video. Check out our pneumatic actuator animation as well.
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