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Contents
Pneumatic Advantages .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Pneumatic Components ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Pneumatics Control Module ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Compressor ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Pressure Switch ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Air Tank ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Regulators ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Electric Valves ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Gauges ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Parker Fittings ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Tubing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Custom Bimba Cylinders ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Pneumatics Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Compressor and Relief Valve .................................................................................................................................. 10
Pressure Switch, Gauge, and Plug Valve ................................................................................................................. 11
Regulator and Gauge ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Actuation ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Valve ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Air Tank ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Plumbing ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Calibration of Relief Valve ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Resources..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cylinder Length Example ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Appendix A................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Example On Board Setups ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Example Off Board Setups ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................................................... 23