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Re: Reverse flow direction on SMC valves

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Originally Posted by 1075guy View Post
I'm assuming the EA/EB ports on the two 'backwards' valves are plugged?

If so, seems like it would work, so long as the valves will work that way. I know the valves are piloted, and only work when supplied with a 20psi minimum... I just dont know if it cares what port that 20psi is coming from.

Also, congrats on the creative pneumatic circuit. We've created ones before to stop cylinders in mid-travel.
Yes, plugging EA and EB will stop the bleed off of the unused lines.

Tell you what, I will do some testing this evening and provide feedback. I was hoping someone had tried this before and either had success, or not.
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