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Originally Posted by jwfoss
Looks really clean guys.
Any chance you can shed some light on the size and type of cylinders and solenoids being used in this design?
Thanks.
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For the shooter the solenoids are very similar to these:
http://www.andymark.com/Pneumatic-p/am-3324.htm
Each solenoid valve has a 60psi tank attached right to the input it to keep maximum air flow. On the output sides each solenoid is plumbed with two tubes (a brass tee to two 1/4" tubes) to the cylinders on both the retract and extend.
The 2 shooter cylinders are 12" stroke, 3/4" bore, and cushioned on both ends.* Both the cylinders pre-pressurized and are held back with a 3/4" bore, 1" stroke pneumatic trigger cylinder.
All other solenoid valves are the smaller Festo valves.
*We had a similar design in 2014 and had a problem cracking the tees on the cylinder ends because of the shock loads of the shooter at the ends of its stroke, hence the cushions.
Hope this helps!