DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
Problem1:
The piston rod of a pneumatic cylinder (single-acting/double-acting) is to extend when a
momentary contact switch S1 is actuated. When the switch is released, the piston rod retracts. Draw
the electro-pneumatic circuit diagram.
Pneumatic Circuit 1: With single-acting cylinder
Electrical Circuit 1: Direct Method and Indirect Method
a. Direct Control b. Indirect Control
Pneumatic Circuit 2: With double-acting cylinder
Electrical Circuit 2: Direct and Indirect Method
a. Direct Control b. Indirect Control
Problem 2:
The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder is to extend at fast speed when either a
momentary contact switch S1 or switch S2 is actuated. The piston rod retracts when the
switch is released. Draw the electro-pneumatic circuits.
Solution 1: Using Direct Control Circuit
Solution 2: Using Indirect Control Circuit
Problem 3:
The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder is to extend when the momentary contact
switch S1 and a roller actuated switch S2 are actuated at the same time. The piston rod
retracts when the one or both switches are released. Draw the electro-pneumatic circuit.
Solution 1: Using Direct Control Circuit
Solution 2: Using Indirect Control Circuit
Problem 4:
The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder is to extend fully forward slowly when a
momentary contact switch S1 is actuated momentarily. The piston rod retracts when a
momentary contact switch S2 is actuated. Draw the electro-pneumatic circuit using indirect
control circuit.
Solution 1: Using Double Solenoid Valve
Solution 2: Using Single Solenoid Valve
Problem 5:
The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder is to extend fully forward when a
momentary contact switch S1 is actuated momentarily. When the piston rod has reached the
full forward position, the piston rod retracts automatically. Draw the electro-pneumatic
circuit using indirect control circuit for electrical
Solution 1: Using Double Solenoid Valve
Solution 2: Using Single Solenoid Valve
Solution 3: Using Double Solenoid Valve and a Reed Switch
Solution 4: Using Single Solenoid Valve and a Reed Switch
Problem 6:
The piston rod of a double-acting cylinder is to extend fully forward when a
momentary contact switch S1 is actuated momentarily. The piston rod retracts automatically
20 seconds after reaching full extension. Draw the electro-pneumatic circuit using indirect
control circuit for electrical
Solution 1: Using Double Solenoid Valve
Solution 2: Using Single Solenoid Valve
Problem 7:
Using rotary indexing table plastic containers are to be separated in a linear sequence. By
pressing a pushbutton switch S3 the oscillating piston rod of a cylinder drives the rotary table
in sequence via a pawl. When the push button is pressed again, the drive is switched off.
Position Sketch:
Solution: Single Solenoid Valve
Problem 8: PACKAGE TRANSFER
Packages arriving on a roller conveyor are lifted by a pneumatic cylinder and push into
another conveyor by a second cylinder. Cylinder B may then perform a return stroke only after
cylinder A has reached the rear end position. The start signal should be provided by means of
a manual button, each signal initiating one cycle.
Positional Sketch:
Solution:
PACKAGE TRANSFER
Packages arriving on a roller conveyor are lifted by a pneumatic cylinder and push into
another conveyor by a second cylinder. Cylinder B may then perform a return stroke only after
cylinder A has reached the rear end position. The start signal should be provided by means of
a manual button, each signal initiating one cycle.
Positional Sketch:
Solution using ANSI Standards
Problem 9: BENDING TOOL
Metal sheets are to be flanged on a pneumatically operated bending tool. After the
part has been clamped, it is bent by a double-acting cylinder 1.0 and then finish bend is
performed by another double-acting cylinder 2.0. Triggering is by means of a manual push
button. The circuit should be designed such that each time a start signal is given one working
cycle is completed.
Solution:
Problem 10: EMBOSSING DEVICE
Positional Sketch:
Solution:
