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Re: How many Pneumatics pistons can we use?
Actually, the cylinders can only be run at 60 psi, (after the air has gone through the regulator). When buying components, FIRST wants all teams to buy equipment that CAN take 120 psi, as a safety issue in case of a failure. That is why they say "off the shelf" pneumatic devices must be "rated for" at least 125 psi, but "working pressure" is a maximum of 60psi. So, if your equipment is designed to handle 125 psi, and you're only using 60 psi (according to the rules), then the chance of having a failure of the equipment itself is significantly decreased. So, 120 psi in the tanks, then the regulator which knocks it down to 60, then your solenoids and cylenders that use the 60 psi. Hope this clarifies.
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