limits on pnuematics

Technical Pneumatics
#21

*Originally posted by Ed Crammond *
**so two compressers are legal? If so that makes my life easier :slight_smile: **

NO. See in the kit of parts Pneumatic Section Compressor Qty 1 listed

#22

thought it was a little too much to hope forā€¦

#23

*Originally posted by Scott358 *
**The question is a good one, and has been asked on the offical FIRST question site, and is awaiting an answer.

**

And in case anyone missed it, the answer from FIRST is:

Posted By: first Posts: 168 / Registered: Dec, 2002

You must use the cylinder that was provided and you may get three more cylinders using the Custom Cylinder Order Formā€¦
See the Part Use Flowchart.

36F

[Edited by: first on Jan 10, 2003 5:18 PM]

Which is sorta strange. We MUST use the cylinder that was in the kit? What if we donā€™t need that one?

Bruce C.

#24

*Originally posted by Bruce C. *
**And in case anyone missed it, the answer from FIRST is:

Posted By: first Posts: 168 / Registered: Dec, 2002

You must use the cylinder that was provided and you may get three more cylinders using the Custom Cylinder Order Formā€¦
See the Part Use Flowchart.

36F

[Edited by: first on Jan 10, 2003 5:18 PM]

Which is sorta strange. We MUST use the cylinder that was in the kit? What if we donā€™t need that one?

Bruce C. **

I agree itā€™s sort of strange to REQUIRE using that cylinder, But you could always use it as an auxiliary accumulator. That is acceptable as long as the piston does not move and you do not modify it in any way. If it gives you enough extra volume that you donā€™t have to recharge your system during a match then you could leave off the compressor and save weight too.

#25

It would be acceptable as long as you only put 60psi in it. The pneumatics rules arenā€™t very clear this year about what can be 120 and what has to be <60, but my guess is the only thing allowed upstream of the 60psi regulator is the compressor, pressure switch, gauges, tanks, and fittings.

The pneumatics manual states: ā€œThis regulator has a maximum output pressure of 60psi. This regulator must be
placed in-line right after the tanks to limit the pressure to all working circuits to 60psi.ā€