Continuing the discussion from Pneumatics set up help for Push Back:
Another issue we are experiencing: we’re using the set up with two cylinders and one tank. With one of the cylinders, it takes an extremely long time to retract and I’m not sure what the issue is. The other cylinder works fine both ways. Also, everytime we remove the pump from the air tank, we lose almost 50% of the air! How can I stop this?
Is it going slowly when you press the button on the actuator or when it is in code. When you lose so much air from taking off the pump it might just take practice. do you have a fitting specifically for a pump on your air cylinder if you do then don’t put the pump clamp on so far.
For the issue of losing PSI when disconnecting the compressor, I reccomend having a system like the one pictured below using the tire valve attached to a line out the end using the plug from the small red pressure gauge and attach that to the black valve for filling the air tank.
*if at first the valve is letting out air when closed flip the direction indicated by the arrow.
For the issue of the cylinder taking a long time to retract, is there a problem with your air lines? Or is the problem in the solenoid?
You could also do this with more modern parts in a smaller settings. All you need is a schrader valve, female fitting, and air flow valve.
I’m not sure. How would I tell whether it’s the air lines or the solenoid?
It’s going slowly when it is in code.
If it is slow to operate when the code is running it is most likely either the solenoid itself or its connection to the mother board/controlling system
