PNEUMATICS STUDY GUIDE- FINAL 68
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
------ is the fluid most used in pneumatics to transmit power. - answer Air
The power output device of a pneumatic system is known as the _________. - answer Actuator
Pressure is a measure of ______ intensity. - answer Force
The maximum pressure indication on a pressure gauge is called the _______ of the gauge. -
answer Range
A disadvantage of compressed air is relatively low______ levels that are generated because of
the pressures used. - answer Force
The device used to clean air is called a _______ - answer Air Filter
A pressure regulator is used to ______ downstream pressure. - answer Control
To decrease regulated pressure turn the regulator adjustment knob_______. - answer CCW
To remove water from the filter, activate the _______. - answer Drain
The outlet pressure of a regulator automatically drops off as pressure is decreased if it has a
_______ feature. - answer Self Bleed
The ______ of the filter makes the air spin to throw heavier particles against the sides of the
bowl. - answer Deflector
, Air flow out of an open and unrestricted hose end will cause the hose to _______. - answer
Whip
_________ fittings allow fast and easy assembly and dis-assembly of circuits. - answer Quick
Connect
A fitting used to connect three branch circuits to supply is called a _____. - answer Cross
A_____ allows you to connect two branches together - answer Tee
The device that keeps the air from escaping from the quick- connect fitting is called a _______
valve. - answer Check
Always ______ on the tube after making a connection to ensure that it is firmly connected. -
answer Pull
The actuator that produces linear motion is called a ________. - answer Cylinder
The number of ways that a directional control valve has defines the number of _______ paths
for the fluid to travel through the valves. - answer Air
Four methods used to shift a DCV spool are manual palm button, _________, and pneumatic. -
answer Solenoid, Lever
Double acting cylinder direction can be reversed by switching the hose connections at the
______ or at the ________. - answer DCV ,Cylinder
The type of cylinder that needs to be powered in both directions is called a ____ ____ cylinder -
answer Double Acting
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