Saturday, November 28, 2009

Press circuits review questions

Use correct graphical symbols, to draw a functional "pre-fill" circuit drawing below, to charge the large single acting cylinder.
  • Components:
  • Uni-direction fixed displacement pump, with electric motor.
  • Compound relief value.
  • 4/3 indirect double solenoid, spring centered, float centre spool, D.C.V with internal pilot and drain
  • Pre-fill valve. (pilot operated check valve)
  • Two stage counterbalance valve with integral check valve, to control ram descent & forming bar.
  • Two stage sequence valve, to pressurize the single acting ram, when the work has been contacted.
With reference to the circuit shown:
Q1. What is this type of circuit commonly called?

Q2 Fully name and state the following purpose of the previous valve.