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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Training aims • To familiarise yourself with the design and mode of operation of a pressure
sequence valve.
• To be able to design pressure-dependent control systems.

Problem definition In a recycling plant drinks cans are to be crushed into a block for space-saving
storage. The pressing operation is to be triggered by means of a pushbutton. The
return stroke can be triggered by a pushbutton. The pressing operation is to start
only if sufficient pressure is available.

Parameters • The retracted end position is the initial position of the pressing cylinder.
• The pressing operation is to start only if the system pressure is above 6 bar
(600 kPa).
• The return stroke can be triggered manually since, depending on material load,
the pressing cylinder does not reach the forward end position.

Project task 1. Complete the pneumatic circuit diagram for the crushing of cans.
2. Carry out the assembly.
3. Check the assembled circuit.
4. Describe the mode of operation of the circuit.
5. Compile an equipment list.

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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Positional sketch

Tin can press

1. A pressure sequence valve is to switch upon reaching the preset pressure and to
release compressed air for the circuit. The circuit must not function below a
pressure of 4.5 bar (450 kPa).
2. It should not be possible to commence the pressing operation via a start button
unless the pressing cylinder is in the upper end position. The pressing cylinder is
to move up to the forward end position or a stop predefined by the material.
3. The return stroke is to be triggered by means of a limit switch or pushbutton.

Note
The required protective grid is not shown.

Additional exercises • What errors can occur during the assembly and tubing up of the circuit?
• What is the effect of such errors? Describe these.

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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

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Function of a pressure sequence valve

12 1 3

Symbol of a pressure sequence valve

3 2 1 12

Schematic representation of a pressure sequence valve

– Describe the function of a pressure sequence valve.

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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

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Completing the pneumatic circuit diagram

– Complete the circuit diagram below.

1A1
1B1 1B2

1V6 1 1 1V7

2 2

1V5 4 2

14 12
5 3
1
1V4 2
1V3 2
1 1/3
1 1/3

1B1 2 1S1 1S2 1B2


2 2 2

1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3

1V2 2

12 1 3
1V1

1 3

Pneumatic circuit diagram

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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Name:

Compiling the equipment list

Apart from the circuit diagram, comprehensive project documentation also requires
an equipment list.

– Compile the equipment list by entering the required equipment in the table
below.

Quantity

Equipment list

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Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Exercise 13: Crushing of drinks cans

Name:

Completing additional exercises

– What errors can occur during the assembly and tubing up of the circuit?
– What is the effect of such errors? Describe these.

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