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Unread 29-03-2011, 12:09
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Re: Solution: Variable position of cylinder in compliance with <R74>

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Originally Posted by wilsonmw04 View Post
what's the difference between half and and say 3/4?
That's irrelevant, for the purposes of this discussion. All I'm saying is that with a 5/4 3-position valve with center pressure, you can only move the cylinder to a total of three positions - out, in, and a predetermined spot in between the two extremes.

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I think you are missing the true meaning of this...

G. For the purposes of the FRC, a device that creates a vacuum is not considered to be a pneumatic device and are not subject to the pneumatic rules (although they must still satisfy all other appropriate rules). These include, but are not limited to, venturi-type vacuum generators and off-the-shelf vacuum devices (as long as they are powered by provided or permitted motors).

The storage is what is under discussion and storage is most definitely under the rules.
Even though my team probably won't decide to use this system, I'll bring it along with me to St. Louis, to have it looked over by an inspector.
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