FABRICATION OF PNEUMATIC FOOTSTEP

LIFTING SYSTEM

SYNOPSIS

The main objective of this project is to make a pneumatic operated

foot step lifting system. This system is very useful in lifting system used for

civil construction. This system is suitable for low lift applications. It

occupies less space.

WORKING PRINCIPLE

The project consists of solenoid valve, pneumatic cylinder, scissor lift

arrangement and steps. When the compressed air from the compressor is

passed to the solenoid valve it actuates the pneumatic cylinder. The direction

of flow of air to the pneumatic cylinder is controlled by the solenoid valve.

When the air is passed to the pneumatic cylinder automatically the piston

rod actuates. The scissor lift arrangement is coupled at the end of the piston

rod. Hence the scissor lift is lifted as the piston rod is actuated. Steps are

mounted on the scissor lift with help of hinged support. A sliding bush is

hinged at the bottom which acts as a support to the steps. When the scissor

lift is lifted the sliding bush slides and stands perpendicularly hence that acts
as a support for the steps. When the pneumatic cylinder is retracted the

scissor lift is also retracted and the steps reach the ground level. The sliding

bush slides inside and it becomes parallel to the ground. The pneumatic air is

the working medium where the working pressure is specified and controlled

by control unit. So the system is very simple in construction.

ADVANTAGES

Simple in construction

Occupies less space

High reliable

Quick response

DISADVANTAGES

It cannot lift heavy loads.

Suitable for only low lift applications

APPLICATIONS

This system is very useful in lifting system used for civil construction

and in low lift application.

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LIFTING SYSTEM