Chapter 7

Question 1

A Cylinders primary function

Answer 1

Converts fluid power energy into straight line mechanical energy

Question 2

Check valves do what?

Answer 2

Allow fluid to pass in one direction only

Question 3

Cushions do what?

Answer 3

Prevents against excessive shock at the end of the the stroke

Question 4

Buckling

Answer 4

Sudden collapse or breaking of the rod of a cylinder

Question 5

Types of load

Answer 5

Thrust- pushing load
Tension- pulling load

Question 6

Cylinder mounting styles

Answer 6

Clevis
trunion
flange
Side lug

Question 7

The seals in a cylinder

Answer 7

Piston seal
Primary seal
Wiper seal

Question 8

Types of cylinders

Answer 8

Single acting
Double acting
Ram
Double acting double rod

Question 9

Check valve spring tension is typically

Answer 9

5 PSI

Question 10

What is the function of a wiper seal?

Answer 10

To clean and lubricate your rod

Question 11

How does a pneumatic motor operate?

Answer 11

Applying flow and pressure to the smallest volume area causing rotation.

Question 12

What are the ends of the cylinder called?

Answer 12

Rod end(side where the rod sticks out)
Blind end(end with the piston)

Question 13

If we lose the piston seal we lose?

Answer 13

Force

Question 14

What hazard do we face on a thrust load?

Answer 14

Buckling

Question 15

What hazards do we face on a tension load?

Answer 15

Threads shearing, piston disconnecting from rod.

Question 16

What is the function of the primary seal?

Answer 16

Seals fluid in rod end of the cylinder