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Table of Contents
Section I
5-14
5-6
7
8
9
10-14
Valves
Understanding Circuit Symbols
CV Defined
Pneumatic Valve Sizing
Valve Selection
Frequently Asked Questions
Section II
15-29
15-16
17
18
18
19
19
20
21
22-23
24-29
Cylinders
Pneumatic Actuator Types
Size Selection
Cylinder Mounting
Cylinder Options
Ambient Conditions
Piston Rod Strength
Pneumatic Cylinder Force
Air Cylinder Speed
Air Consumption Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Section III
30-32
30
30
31
31
31
32
Position Sensing
Position Feedback Cylinders
Closed Loop Controllers
Switch Technology
Proximity Switches
Sinking and Sourcing
Switch Hysteresis and the Operating
Window
Switch Troubleshooting
32
Section IV
33-37
33
33
33
33
34
34
35
36
37
Section V
38
Circuits
Basic Control Circuits
Air Circuits
Timing Circuits
Dual Signal Circuit
Advanced Control Circuits
Two Valves for Three-Position Function
Two-Hand Extend One-Hand Retract
Two-Hand Extend Two-Hand Retract
Two-Hand Extend with Automatic Return
Air Filtration, Regulation, and Lubrication
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