Nordson Encore XL Powder, Manual

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2-6 Overview
Lift Assembly
(contd)
When the cylinder moves the lance up, the lance down circuit is vented, allowing the
lance up circuit air to push the piston up. When the cylinder moves the lance down, the
lance up circuit is vented, allowing the lance down circuit air to push the piston down.
The flow control valves installed in the cylinder air ports control the travel speed of the
piston rod. Three proximity sensors mounted on the cylinder sense when the cylinder
piston is in the hopper, box empty, or purge positions.
2
LIFT CYLINDER
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE 1
REGULATORS
LANCE DOWN
LANCE UP
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE 2
6mm
2
2
1
1 1
1
6mm
6mm
NINE-STATION CONTROL MANIFOLD
CYLINDER LOCKED WHEN VENTED LANCE DOWN WHEN VENTED LANCE UP
WHEN VENTED
LOCK
2
2
2
3
R1
R2
1
4
5
6
1
3
8
7
Figure 2-5 Lance Lift Assembly
1. Flow control valves
2. Proximity sensors
3. Lift cylinder 4. Locking mechanism
5.
Support block/flange
6. Lift plate with wheels
7. Carriage stop
8. Linear V-guide