Pneumatic Revision

What is the function of PTFE tape?

• Make ends of the pipe neat

• Create a barrier for dirt

• Seal the threads to prevent leakage

• Change the thread pitch

What does BSP mean?

• British Silver Pipe

• British Solid Pipe

• British Standard Parallel

• British Standard Pipe

This is a 5/2 valve.
What does the '2' refer to?

• Number of ports

• Number of levers

• Number of states

• Number of fittings

Port 1 is always our input.

What other designation is it known by?

• A

• P

• 9

• V

What are ports 2 & 4?

• Inputs

• Controlled inputs

• Controlled outputs

• Analogue outputs

What does the drawing on the left hand side of the valve denote?

• Manual lever

• Handles

• Spring

• Opening

Before connecting or disconnecting any pneumatic elements, you should...

• Check the SDS sheet

• Check the air is on

• Check the gauge is reading correctly

• Check isolation and the gauge is at zero

What is a key difference between single acting and double acting cylinders?

• Number of pneumatic connections

• Number of directions the actuator can move

• Number of strokes

• Size of the bore

Both of these cylinders are ...

• Powered return

• Powered extension

• Two stroke

• Vertical mounts

Which one of these is NOT a type of compressor?

• Vane

• Screw

• Piston

• Cam