Creating the Lightest Pneumatic System

[theun4gven]

Originally Posted by Mark Sheridan

Last year we had some small cylinder that were in a small area that forced our 1/4" OD line to be bent in a radius not recommended by the MFG. Also, we were bending the push connect too much and caused leaks. So we had to constantly checking on it and re zip tie-ing it to try to reduce the radius So this year we want to some 1/8" OD tubing on hand just in case we had a tight area.

AutomationDirect Union Elbow

A union elbow works very well for these tight corners. I don't like sharp bends in my airflow, but sometimes you just need to get the air around a tight corner.

[Mark Sheridan]

Originally Posted by theun4gven

AutomationDirect Union Elbow

A union elbow works very well for these tight corners. I don't like sharp bends in my airflow, but sometimes you just need to get the air around a tight corner.

We use those too when we can. the tight corner was even smaller than an elbow joint, not an ideal area but it was the best place to put a lock for our climber. I think the cylinder was 5/16" so the elbow joint would be the same size as the cylinder. The thing was comical, the air flow of the 1/4" hose was totally not needed for this application.