Chicago Dryer EDGE - 5.2 Compressed Air System

Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket
5-12
5.2 Compressed Air
System
It is important that the supply of compressed
air be clean and dry and at 80 psi (550 kPa). All air
is filtered before it is used. The major components
of the pneumatic system are:
Air Filter/Regulators
Air Pressure Switch
Air Reservoir
Air Valves/Air Valve Solenoids
Air Cylinders
Air Bars
Pneumatic Clutch/Brake
Air Filter/Regulators
Because the condition of the compressed air
is so important, the machine includes a filter
unit equipped with a drain (Figure 5-8, A). This
helps keep the air clean and dry. This unit must
be serviced weekly for peak efficiency.
Air pressure regulators (Figure 5-8, B, Figure
5-9, A) are used to control the air pressure used
to perform various functions. The table below
lists the recommended setting for each regulator.
These can be adjusted to meet specific processing
needs.
Main/High Pressure 80 psi (550 kPa)
Low Pressure 60 psi (415 kPa)
Left Spreader Clamp 45-50 psi (310-345 kPa)
Air Pressure Switch
The air pressure switch (Figure 5-8, C), located
in the right front endframe, ensures that the unit
has air supplied at an adequate pressure to operate
properly.
If air pressure supplied to the unit falls below
60 psi (415 kPa), the switch closes and a “low air
pressure” message displays in the CHI panel.
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A
B
Figure 5-8: An air filter helps ensure a clean, dry
air supply within the spreader/feeder.
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B
C
D
Figure 5-9: An air reservoir supplies the air valves
and other compressed air components.