Technical Description
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Revision 11.2011
Air Amplifiers
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Technical Description
MAXIMATOR air amplifiers are driven by compressed air.
They increase pressure by the corresponding pressure ratio. Given constant
pressure in the compressed air system, a higher pressure is generated temporarily.
The following models are available:
GPLV 2
SPLV 2
MPLV 2
MPLV 2.5
SPLV 3
MPLV 4
GPLV 5
SPLV 10
They can be fitted to air amplifier stations, which are equipped with a compressed
air tank. The compressed air tank is designed to offset fluctuations in pressure and
accumulate a greater air quantity, which needs to be available quickly.
The amplifier code indicates the pressure ratio. A floating gate valve alternately
applies working pressure to the pistons.
The flow redirection process is triggered by pilot valves, which are actuated when
the pistons are in their final position. Non-return valves protect the inlet and outlet
ports.
Fig. 1:
General working principle
