Bleeder Valve's for Pneumatics?

[SamB]

Does anyone know how to go about using a bleeder valve on a pneumatic system for a robot?

[dellagd]

You mean just a valve to let the compressed air out? I mean, don't you just attach the pressurized system tubing to one end of the valve and nothing on the other? Am I missing something?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by dellagd

You mean just a valve to let the compressed air out? I mean, don't you just attach the pressurized system tubing to one end of the valve and nothing on the other? Am I missing something?

For the dump valve, yes; for the relief valve, substitute "brass fittings" for "tubing".

But I don't know what a bleeder valve is, so I can't comment on that.

[jp1247]

I feel as though I am a bit confused. Aren't bleeder valves for removing air pockets from hydraulic lines? Unless your are talking about the pressure overflow valve on the back of your compressor?

[dellagd]

How do I remove air pockets from my pneumatic lines? I am struggling to find a method that successfully completes the job without compromising the functionality of the system.