Actuating Systems

Cylinder Sequencing
Week 3

MTE-226 by: M.K. Saleem 1

Example: Cylinder Sequencing
• Design a control sequence for two hydraulic cylinders A and B, as
follows:
• Pressing a start button extends cylinder A, then cylinder B.
• After the extension of cylinder B, cylinder A retracts, followed by retraction of
cylinder B.
• The process stops.

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Cylinder Sequencing

Actuated by Type Action Action Ends at

Start Button Push Button Extend Cylinder A (A+) a+
a+ Limit Valve Extend Cylinder B (B+) b+
b+ Limit Valve Retract Cylinder A (A-) a-
a- Limit Valve Retract Cylinder B (B-) b-
b- Limit Valve Reset State (Init.)

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