what the diffrent between 4/2 and 5/2 valve in application..

by zaidi
(malaysia)

I want to buy .. a new valve for my project..and i just want to know ..the advantages between 4/2 and 5/2 valve.





Bill answers...

Hello Zaidi, and my thanks to you for visiting this website.

All other things being equal, having a 5 ported valve allows you to have two exhaust ports.

Having two exhaust ports sometimes increases the speed with with the air cylinder can be exhausted (though if speed is the issue using a quick-dump would be even more effective).

The main benefit is that, with a 5 ported valve, you can use an in-exhaust port flow control in each exhaust port to have different deceleration rates for the extend and the retract.

Here is more information for you on 5/2 air valves.

Cheers,

Bill

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