Recent content by Geochurchi

Update, we installed the new actuator, 4 way valve, muffler on valve, system works better, and has better control, however we still have quite a bit of bouncing gate arm when gate is lowered, tried adding and removing counter weights but that didn’t seem to help much, currently we have enough...

The counter weights will stay, I did think of a filter, what would you suggest?

Good morning, another question has popped up, we are planning on running 1//4” OD 5/32 ID tubing approximately 50’ between the compressor location and the gate control, what we currently have, definitely 1/4” OD not sure of the ID, would there be any need to increase this supply? Thanks Geo

Thanks for the support, it will be a few days before we get to the adjustment.

I may reconsider the sensor, one other question, to adjust the piston extension speed, we start off with both control valves closed, air pressure applied, slowly open the extend valve and adjust to a smooth extension and gate arm closure, do the same with the opening or retracting of the piston...

The MAC valves are on back order but will be replaced. do we need that pressure sensor? We are supplying air to this system via a portable compressor capable of about 150PSI. we are currently supplying the actuators with about 50 PSI . These actuators are controlling a shaft that has a 12’ RR...

Thanks for the reply Dave, this is all being reworked, none of us are particularly familiar with pneumatics , so, new actuators, double acting Bimba 094 DP new SMC speed control valves and new MAC valves, basically duplicating what’s there. Exhaust port. replace with a brass muffler, correct ...