Pneumatic double acting cylinders can be operated sequentially using a sequence valve or by using position based method. In pneumatics, use of sequence valve is not popular. Position based sequencing is possible using roller operated DCV or solenoid operated DCV.

Various components required for Position based sequencing using roller operated DCV are as follows.

I. Double acting cylinder - 02 Nos.

II. 3/2 roller operated DCV – 02 Nos.

III. 4/2 or 5/2 DCV – 01 No.

IV. FRL Unit, Compressed air supply, hose pipes etc.

Components are connected as shown in figure

Working:

In the first position of lever of 4/2 DCV (5/2 DCV can be used), the DAC extends. By the end of extension of first DAC, the cam presses roller of valve LV1 hence compressed air flows to second DAC, and second DAC extends.

When the lever of 4/2 DCV is shifted to second position, DAC retracts. By the end of retraction of first DAC, the cam presses roller valve LV2, hence compresses air flows to second DAC and second DAC retracts.