What fluid is most commonly used in Pneumatics?
Air
DCV stands for __________
Directional Control Valve
DCV schematics show what?
DCV
... [Show More] schematics show all the positions of the DCV
Two crossing lines that are connected, on a pneumatic schematic, are represented by what?
A dot
The control devices used in pneumatics are called...?
Valves
Filters should be used on all pneumatic systems because atmospheric air contains __________.
dust
Smaller dirt particles are removed from the air by the filter's __________.
Element
The fitting used to connect two branch circuits to a single supply line __________.
Tee
The poppet of a pressure regulator is closed by the ____________________.
Downstream Pressure
What is the low pressure (psi) you should not exceed involving pneumatic safety?
30 psi
Pressure is a measure of _______________.
Force Intensity
The 5-port, 3-position DCV is held in the mid-position by the __________.
springs
What is used to classify DCVs?
Number of ways, Number of positions, & Operator type
A regulator is used in pneumatics to ____________________.
Provide a constant pressure to the circuit
The assembly that moves inside the barrel-shaped body of a cylinder is...?
Piston / Rod
What pneumatic component provides straight line motion?
Cylinder
Industry uses quick connect fittings when...?
There is a frequent need to connect and disconnect a hose
What pneumatic actuator converts compressed air flow into rotary mechanical power?
Motor
The single-acting spring return cylinder is extended by the _______________.
Pressure
The 3-port DCV is used in applications where the actuator needs to be powered in _______________.
One direction
What type of line is used in a pneumatic schematic to indicate an exhaust line?
Dotted line
Two of the most common types of pneumatic motors are _______________.
Vane & Piston
The manual 3-port DCV is held in the energized position by the __________.
Operator
There are __________ basic rules for drawing pneumatic schematics.
Seven
To reduce the noise of a pneumatic 5-port, 3-position DCV place a muffler in the __________ port.
Exhaust port (E)
Pneumatic motors operate by using air pressure to create a turning force called __________.
Torque
The body of a single acting cylinder has how many connection ports?
One connection port
The two types of resistance to air flow in a pneumatic system are ____________________.
Friction & Actuator Load
An Air Compressor creates __________.
Pressure
The force output of a cylinder when extending can be calculated by multiplying the pressure times the __________.
Piston Area
The net area over which the pressure acts when retracting a double-acting cylinder can be found by subtracting the rod area from the __________.
Piston Area
Delta P is the difference in pressure between ____________________.
Two points in a pneumatic system
Flow occurs between two connected points in a pneumatic system when ____________________.
A pressure differential exists
To convert gauge pressure to absolute _______________.
Add; Atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure
Add; 14,7 psi to the psig reading
Add; 101.3kPa to the kPa gauge reading
Boyle's Law states that __________.
Pressure is inversely proportional to volume
The speed of an unloaded cylinder is calculated by _______________.
Dividing Volume of flow by the Piston Area
Pneumatic leverage refers to the ability of a pneumatic system to _______________.
develop a large force output with a low force input
Pascal's Law applies only to __________.
Confined Fluid
The way to read a rotameter is to read the scale from the __________.
Center of the ball
A flow control valve is a combination of a __________.
Needle Valve & Check Valve
A meter-in flow control circuit controls the fluid ____________________.
Entering the actuator
What are the parts of a Flow Control Valve?
Adjustment Screw, Check Valv [Show Less]