CYLINDERS AND VALVES

Prepared By
ALEXANDER T. MONTERO, REE, RME
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Pneumatic Cylinder

Pneumatic cylinders (sometimes known as air cylinders) are mechanical devices which produce force, often in
combination with movement, and are powered by compressed gas (typically air).

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Valves

A valve is a device that regulates the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing
various passageways. Valves are technically pipe fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. In an
open valve, fluid flows in a direction from higher pressure to lower pressure.

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Classification

Valves are quite diverse and may be classified into a number of basic types. Valves may also be classified by how
they are actuated:

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Manual

Solenoid

Motor

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• Ball valve, for on/off control w/o pressure drop, and ideal for quick shut-off since a 90º turn offers complete
shut-off angle

• Butterfly valve, for flow regulation in large pipe diameters.

• Choke valve, a valve that raises or lowers a solid cylinder which is placed around or inside another cylinder
which has holes or slots.

• Check valve or non-return valve, allows the fluid to pass in one direction only.

• Gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is a valve that opens by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of
the path of the fluid

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