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Re: Greater than 60 PSI

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Originally Posted by LH Machinist View Post
Idea...Use a standard compressor installation, 60 psi at regulator and an additional large cylinder. Install a spike just past the regulator thus isolating the regulator from the cylinders. Have the additional large cylinder extended and use a mechanical device to compress the cylinder. The net effect would increase the system pressure above 60 PSI. I believe it would work...is this a legitimate approach?
Im a little confused by this statment too. Im assuming you meant to say a pneumatic solenoid. A spike (aka relay), is a remotely operated electric switch, and for the most part has nothing to do with air control in the pneumatic system. Now on the other hand, a pneumatic solenoid is a remotely operated valve, which would work in your application.

Overall though, as stated this is %100 illegal. Seems as though you should read Section 8 (The Robot), and the Pneumatic Manual again.

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