High flow capacity Low cracking pressure:.2mpa Check Valve Series AK How to Order N AK 2 2 Compact and light weight Area Code Japan, Asia, Nil Australia, UK N U.S.A. 2 4 6 Body size /4 /2 /8 2 /4 3 3/8 4 /2 6 3/4 Port thread Nil Rc N NPT F G Applicable series AK2 AK2, 4 AK4 AK4 AK6 AK6 Flow Characteristics AK2-, -2 AK4-2 JIS symbol drop (MPa) drop (MPa) Air flow (l/min (ANR)) Air flow [l/min (ANR)] AK4-3, 4 AK6-6, AK2- AK2-2 AK4-2 AK4-3 AK4-4 /8 /4 /4 3/8 /2 Effective area (mm²) 25 27.5 47 85 95 Weight (g) 5 55 5 4 drop (MPa) drop (MPa) AK6-6 AK6-3/4 2 23 345 35 Air flow [l/min (ANR)] Air flow [l/min (ANR)] 59 Specifications Fluid Proof pressure Maximum operating pressure Minimum operating pressure Ambient and fluid temperature Air.5MPa MPa.2MPa -5 to 6 C (No freezing)
Construction Series AK AK2 AK4/6 IN OUT IN OUT Component parts No. Description q Cover w Body Replacement parts No. Description e Valve r Spring t O-ring y Ring u Seat ring Material POM Stainless steel NBR NBR Brass, NBR Material Aluminum die casted Note ) Aluminum die casted Note ) Note ) AK2: Zinc alloy Part No. AK2 AK4 AK6 933 94 924 937 95 925 2 x 7 x.5 96 93 926 923 Dimensions H IN OUT L B L B H AK2-, 2 AK4-2, 3, 4 AK6-6, /8, /4 /4, 3/8, /2 3/4, 5 67 95 25 36 5 22 36 5 Caution Read carefully before handling. Refer to page 64 and 65 for Safety Instructions and common precautions on the products mentioned in this catalog, refer to page 66 through 68 for precautions for every series. 6
Meter-out control type: A control valve with cylinder speed control function, fixed throttle, and rapid air supply function Meter-in-control type: A control valve with cylinder speed control function and rapid air supply function Slow Start Control Valve Series ASS Meter-out Type How to Order Area Code Japan, Asia, Nil Australia, UK N U.S.A. Special order only N ASS 3 S.S.C. valve Body size 3 5 6 /8 3/8 3/4 2 Port thread Nil N F B /8 2 /4 3 3/8 4 /2 6 3/4 Rc NPT G Accessory Nil Without bracket B With bracket Applicable series ASS, ASS3, 3 ASS3, 3 ASS5 ASS5, 6 ASS6 Meter-out type PAT.PEND Specifications Fluid Maximum operating pressure Ambient and fluid temperature Setting pressure Air.7MPa 5 to 6 C (No freezing). to.5mpa Type Controlled flow Free flow Weight (g) Meter-out control Meter-in control ASS ASS3 ASS5 ASS6 ASS ASS3 /8 /4, 3/8 /2, 3/4 3/4, /8 /4, 3/8 2.4 4.5 52. 8. 2.4 6.5 9.5 22. 55. 9. 5.4 23. 97 22 58 95 97 22 Caution Be sure to read before handling. Refer to page 64 and 65 for Safety Instructions and common precautions on the products mentioned in this catalog, and page 66 through 68 for precautions on every series. 6
Prevents accidents caused by the cylinder rod sudden extensions If pressure is applied only to one side of the cylinder, the rod could get out of control, leading to accidents that could involve injury to humans or damage to the product or jigs. The meter-out type SSC valve prevents the sudden extensions by effecting meter-in control when there is no pressure, and resumes the ordinary meter-out control after the cylinder has been pressurized. With the meter-in type, there is no risk of sudden extensions because the cylinder speed is constantly under meter-in control. System circuit Meter-out Graph/ to time Meter-in Graph/ to time Series ASS by fixed throttle valve Delay in pressure transmission PR (Atmospheric pressure) by speedcontrol valve PH PR (Atmospheric pressure) by meter control Delay in pressure transmission During the operating stroke at initial actuation, the cylinder moves at a slow speed from A to B due to the fixed throttle of the SSC valve. When it reaches B, the head pressure (PH) rises quickly as indicated by the line from C to D. Therefore, there is no time loss associated with the pressure transmission lag indicated by the line from C to E, as in the case of meter-in control that is effected through the use of a speed controller. During normal operation after the cylinder has been pressurized, the cylinder's speed control is effected by the ordinary meter-out control. Due to meter-in control, the cylinder moves from A to B regardless of whether it is an initial operation or a normal operation. When it reaches B, the head pressure (PH) rises quickly as indicated by the line from C to D. Therefore, there is no time loss associated with the pressure transmission lag indicated by the line from C to E, as in the case of meter-in control that is effected through the use of a speed controller. During normal operation after the cylinder has been pressurized, the cylinder's speed control is effected also by the ordinary meter-in control. 62
Series ASS Flow Characteristics Cylider Extension Prevention Primary Speed ASS/ASS 2.5 :.5MPa 2..5..5 5 5 Flow [l /min (ANR)] ASS3 :.5MPa 4 2 8 6 4 2, 8 6 4 2 Meter-out control Primary speed (mm/s) 25 2 5 5 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 2 25 3 4 5 63 8 Cylinder bore size (mm) 2 3 ASS3 2.5 :.5MPa 2..5..5 Max. 6.5 l/min (ANR) 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 ASS5 6 :.5MPa 5 4 3 2 4, 3,5 3, 2,5 2,,5, 5 Conditions: at.5mpa, No load Primary speed of meter-in type can be controlled as likely as during normal operation. 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 ASS6 8 :.5MPa 7 5, 6 5 4 3 2 4, 3, 2,, 2 4 6 8 2 4 63
Meter-out Control/Operation Principles Series ASS During primary operation (Piston rod extension prevention) During normal operation Fig. A > < < end> When air is supplied to the exhausted cylinder, the air causes the valve to close. Also, because the is fully closed due to the cylinder's low internal pressure, air is supplied gradually through the and the fixed throttle of the check valve. Therefore, the cylinder operates slowly under meter-in control. Fig. B As the piston moves and reaches the end of its stroke, the internal pressure in the cylinder rises. When this pressure becomes higher than the set pressure of the, the opens fully. Then, the air from the switching valve feeds rapidly into the cylinder by opening the check valve. Fig. C Because the pressure is higher than the set pressure, the air from the switching valve causes the to open fully and feeds rapidly into the cylinder by opening the check valve. Therefore, meter-out control of the cylinder speed is effected by the speed control valve in the exhaust conduit, regardless of the state of the SSC valve. Fig. D Because the check valve closes due to the internal pressure of the cylinder, the air passes through the valve and discharges through the switching valve. Thus, meter-out control of the cylinder speed is effected by the opening of the valve, which is adjusted by the set needle. Meter-in Control/Operation Principles During primary operation (Piston rod extension prevention) During normal operation Fig A When air is supplied to the exhausted cylinder, the air causes the check valve to close. Also, because the is fully closed due to the cylinder's low internal pressure, air is supplied gradually via the throttle of the set needle. Therefore, the cylinder operates slowly under meter-in control. Fig. B > < < end> As the piston moves and reaches the end of its stroke, the internal pressure in the cylinder rises. When this pressure becomes higher than the set pressure of the, the opens fully. Then, the air from the switching valve feeds rapidly into the cylinder. Fig. C The air that has been supplied by the switching valve closes the check valve. Also, because the cylinder's internal pressure is lower than the set pressure, the piston valve closes fully, causing the air to be supplied gradually via the throttle of the set needle. Therefore, meter-out control of the cylinder speed is effected by the SSC valve, regardless of the state of the speed control valve in the exhaust conduit of the cylinder (Fig. C). Also, as the piston moves and reaches the end of its stroke, the internal pressure rises, causing the to open fully, and the air feeds rapidly into the cylinder (Fig. B). Fig. D The air initially opens the and the check valve and discharges rapidly through the switching valve. The fully opened closes as shown in Fig. D when the pressure is lower than the set pressure. Then the air passes through the check valve and becomes discharged (Fig. D). Thus, meter-in control of the cylinder speed is effected by the speed control valve of the supply conduit. 64