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Pneumatic power transmission - Components
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Pneumatic power transmission - Components

Author : Daniel HUBERT

Publication date: January 10, 2008 | Lire en français

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2.1 Function and classification

The function of pneumatic directional control valves is to direct the flow of air between a source and a receiver. They direct pneumatic power between source and actuator, or actuator and return to atmosphere.

Valves are classified according to two functional characteristics: number of ports, number of positions.

Let be : X/Y, X number of ports, Y number of switching positions.

Some applications require the use of a three-position valve with a central neutral position. Three types of central position are generally used: either all connections are shut off, or the service connections are exhausted, or still supplied (figure

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