Pneumatic components and systems
Pneumatic components and systems
The Air Logic Division of Fred Knapp Engraving Company specializes in pneumatic and vacuum control equipment, producing miniature precision snap-acting switches for converting pressure and vacuum signals into electrical control signals. These switches are known for their fast response and reliability, suitable for precise pressure and vacuum sensing applications.
- Miniature Switches: For low pressure or vacuum applications.
- Subminiature Switches: For high pressure or vacuum applications.
- Low Differential Switches: Minimal difference between "ON" and "OFF" set points.
- Solid State Switches: Interface with solid state electrical circuits.
- Pilot Operated Valves: Normally open or closed, with adjustable pressure or vacuum pilot setpoints.
- Single pole, double throw switches with normally open, normally closed, and common terminals.
- Electrical ratings from 0.1 to 25 AMP, standard at 15 AMP.
- Maximum pressure of 100 PSI, maximum vacuum of 29.9” Hg.
- Adjustment ranges from 0.5 to 100 PSI or 1 to 28” Hg.
Switches are ordered by model number, adjustment range, mounting style, port connection, and switch selection. They include a B80 Barb fitting for 1/16” I.D. tubing. Mounting options: flush, panel, manifold, and pipe thread mount.
- Snap-action switch for fast response.
- UL approved electrical switch.
- Operating speed of 25 milliseconds.
- Temperature limits from 40° to 120°F (4° to 49°C).
- Materials: polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
Air Logic offers a range of switches and valves for various pressure and vacuum applications, emphasizing quality and dependability. For special applications, customers should contact Air Logic directly.
This document details technical specifications and features for pressure and vacuum switches and valves, including the F-5300, V-5300, F-5500, V-5500, F-5700, and V-5800 series, designed for interfacing pressure or vacuum signals with electrical control circuits.
- Features: Low cost, subminiature size, high-pressure adjustment, low differential, fast response.
- Specifications: Single pole, double throw switch action, 4 AMP electrical rating, UL approved, operates at 100 PSI maximum, temperature limits of 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
- Mounting Options: Flush, panel, manifold, and 1/8 NPT mount.
- Features: Low cost, subminiature size, low differential, fast response.
- Specifications: Single pole, double throw switch action, adjustable from 1 to 28” Hg, 29.9” Hg maximum, temperature limits of 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
- Mounting Options: Similar to F-5300 series with additional vacuum-specific adjustments.
- Features: Low cost, subminiature size, high-pressure adjustment, low differential, solid state switch, fast response.
- Specifications: Solid state Hall sensor, 4.5-24 VDC electrical rating, UL approved, operates at 100 PSI maximum, temperature limits of 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
- Mounting Options: Similar to previous series with solid state specific adjustments.
- Features: Low cost, subminiature size, low differential, solid state switch, fast response.
- Specifications: Solid state Hall sensor, adjustable from 1 to 28” Hg, 29.9” Hg maximum, temperature limits of 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
- Mounting Options: Similar to F-5500 series with vacuum-specific adjustments.
- Features: Subminiature size, low differential, fast response.
- Specifications: Operates at 100 PSI maximum, pilot adjustment from 0.5 to 100 PSI, temperature limits of 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Polysulfone housing, polyurethane diaphragm, stainless steel or music wire spring.
- Mounting Options: Similar to previous series with pressure-specific adjustments.
- Features: Adjustable vacuum pilot setpoint, normally open or closed operation.
- Specifications: Adjustable from 1 to 28” Hg, maximum vacuum of 29.9” Hg.
- Mounting Options: Similar to F-5700 series with vacuum-specific adjustments.
Air Logic designs and manufactures a wide range of pneumatic and vacuum control equipment, including sensing and input elements, control elements, output interface devices, and complete air supply systems. Their products are used in various applications such as instrumentation, medical, and industrial fields.
- V-5700, V-5800 Series Vacuum Piloted 3-Way Valve: Available in normally open or closed configurations, with a sensing range of -1.0 to -28” Hg. Features subminiature size, low differential, and fast response.
- F-2804 Series Preset Flow Control: Maintains a constant flow in one direction and full flow in the opposite direction. Features precision molded orifices, miniature size, and low cost.
- F-950, F-960, F-970 Series Filters: Designed for compressed air systems, these filters remove most contaminant particles.
- F-2822 Series Needle Valves: Ideal for instrumentation and industrial applications, allowing precise control of flow.
Various mounting styles are available, including flush mount, panel mount, manifold mount, and 1/8 NPT mount. Port connections include barbs for 1/16” or 1/8” I.D. tubing and 10-32 threads.
Products can be ordered by model number, specifying the operation type, sensing range, mounting style, and port connection. Accessories such as barbs and fittings are available for different tubing sizes.
- Features: Fine adjustment, miniature size, temperature stability, and minimal drift.
- Specifications: 7 turns, flow equivalent to a 0.025” diameter orifice, operating temperature from 40° to 120°F.
- Mounting: Inline or panel mounted with self-tapping screws.
- Port Connections: Options for 1/16” or 1/8” I.D. flexible tubing.
- Materials: Includes Buna N O-ring, nylon or polyethylene vibration insert, phosphor bronze body, and beryllium copper pin.
- Features: Minimum cracking pressure, miniature size, and low cost.
- Specifications: Maximum supply pressure varies by model, operating temperature from 40° to 120°F.
- Materials: Housing materials include polypropylene and polysulfone, with disc materials such as silicone and Celcon.
- Mounting and Port Connections: Inline mounting with options for 1/16” or 1/8” I.D. flexible tubing, and 10-32 threads for certain models.
- Functionality: Allows flow in one direction with low cracking pressure and minimal differential for forward flow.
- Features: Patented Latch-Lock push-button for easy connection and disconnection, available in straight, elbow, or tee models, and allows 360° swivel.
- Specifications: Operating temperature from 40° to 120°F, maximum supply of 125 PSI.
- Materials: Celcon housing, stainless steel spring, and Buna-N O-ring.
- Port Connections: Options for 1/16”, 1/8”, or .170” I.D. tubing with 10-32 threads.
- Features: Includes bulkhead connectors, unions, reducing connectors, barbed fittings, and swivel fittings.
- Materials: Nylon or polypropylene, with standard colors including black, white, blue, and red.
- Port Connections: Various configurations for 1/16”, 1/8”, or .170” I.D. tubing.
- Design: Precision molded with unique designs for leak prevention and ease of use.
The document provides a comprehensive overview of various connectors and fittings designed and manufactured by the Air Logic Division of Fred Knapp Engraving Company. These include bulkhead connectors, plastic fittings, and assortment kits containing inline filters, orifice restrictors, and swivel fittings.
1. Standard Bulkhead Connectors: These include reducing and straight connectors with barbed ports for different internal diameters (I.D.) of flexible tubing. They feature external 1/4-28 UNF threads for panel mounting and are made from materials such as Nylon and Polypropylene.
2. F-3100 Series: Specific models like F-3100-68, F-3100-80, and others are detailed with their respective tubing compatibility and materials.
1. F-3103-Series: Includes a 10 Tube Connector with a mounting socket and connector plug, made from Polysulfone.
2. F-3120 Series: Features plugs, nipples, and unions for various tubing sizes, primarily made from Polysulfone.
3. F-3140 to F-3146 Series: Includes barbed unions, elbows, tees, and crosses for different tubing sizes, made from Nylon and Polypropylene.
1. Swivel Elbow & Tee Fittings: Patented design allowing 360° swivel, available for different thread sizes and tubing I.D., made from Nylon.
2. Straight Swivel Fittings: Similar swivel capability, available for various thread sizes and tubing I.D.
1. Filter Assortment Kits: Include inline filters with barbs for different tubing sizes, available in various micron ratings.
2. Orifice Assortment Kits: Feature orifices for inline installation with various diameter options.
3. Bulkhead Connector Kits: Contain reducing and straight connectors for different tubing sizes.
4. Swivel Fitting Assortment Kits: Include straight swivels, swivel elbows, and tees with patented swivel design.
5. Plastic Fitting Assortment Kits: Offer a variety of miniature unions, connectors, barbed fittings, and more.
The document emphasizes checking the chemical compatibility of Polysulfone and refers to a warranty on page 11. Metric dimensions are provided alongside standard measurements.
The document lists various orifice assortment kits, including F-3120-100 and F-2815-200, which contain different sizes of orifices for specific applications.
The F-3100 Standard Bulkhead Assortment Kit includes reducing and straight bulkhead connectors for joining flexible tubing of different internal diameters (I.D.). The connectors are panel-mounted using a 1/4-28 UNF threaded nut.
Air Logic offers swivel fittings in three configurations: straight, elbow, and tee. These fittings are available with barbs for 1/16”, 3/32”, and 1/8” I.D. tubing and come with different thread types (10-32 UNF, 1/8-27 NPT, and 1/4-18 NPT). The fittings are designed to swivel 360° and are made from nylon with a Buna-N o-ring for sealing.
The F-3140 and F-3140-100 Plastic Fitting Assortment Kits include a variety of plastic fittings such as hex head plugs, nipples, unions, reducers, tees, elbows, and crosses. These fittings are made from materials like nylon, polysulfone, and celcon, and are available in different colors.
- Swivel Elbows: Available in sizes such as 1/8”-27 NPT x 1/8”, 1/4”-18 NPT x 1/16”, and more.
- Swivel Tees: Sizes include 1/8”-27 NPT x 1/16”, 1/4”-18 NPT x 1/8”, etc.
- Bulkhead Connectors: Offered in dimensions like .170” x 1/16”, 1/8” x 1/8”, etc.
- Straight Swivels: Sizes range from 10-32 x 1/16” to 1/4”-18 NPT x 1/8”.
- F-3140-200 Plastic Fitting Assortment Kit: Contains one of each fitting type listed.
- Plastic Fitting Master Kit: Includes two of each fitting type, providing a comprehensive sample of the entire fitting line.
Catalog excerpts
MODULAR Precision Regulators and Manifold Systems
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Regulator Selection Guide Please Order by model number for output range or specify the preset output range 0.5 to 40 PSI using 100 PSI supply. Specify accessory letters or numbers for the dovetail ports and adjustment style. The regulator is supplied with an INPUT PORT, an OUTPUT PORT, and two BLANK PORTS as standard. Two accessory ports may be ordered. When choosing the port selection the input port is the starting point. The remaining ports are then selected counterclockwise. MODEL NUMBER SELECTION Introduction to Air Logic The Air Logic Division of Knapp Manufacturing, Inc. designs and manufactures...
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~~ Precision Regulator Valve Stem and Seat Unique Modular Manifold Design MODULAR MANIFOLD ll Blank Dovetail 10-32 UNF Dovetail Slide
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Gauge Dovetail: Blank Dovetail: Push-in Fitting Dovetail: MOUNTING Panel Mount: Base mounting: Wall Mount: R-7000 Series Precision Pressure RegulatorFEATURES • Modular Dovetail Design * Excellent Repeatability • Miniature Size • Non-Rising Stem • Automatic Relief • Low Cost The Modular Subminiature Precision Pressure Regulator is designed for precise regulation of pressure. It is ideal for instrumentation and industrial applications. The pressure regulator has a 20 turn adjustment range from 0.5 to 100 PSI. Maximum supply is 150 PSI. Four adjustment ranges are available: 10 PSI, 30 PSI, 60 PSI...
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ORDERING INFORMATION Order by model number for output range. Specify accessory letters or numbers for the dovetail ports and adjustment style. The regulator is supplied with an INPUT PORT, an OUTPUT PORT, and two BLANK PORTS as standard. Two accessory ports may be ordered. When choosing the port selection the input port is the starting point. The remaining ports are then selected counterclockwise. Port Location Diagram 0- 10-32 UNF Threads 1- 1/8-27 NPT Threads 2- 1/4-18 NPT Threads 3 - Push-in Fitting for 5/32" O.D. tube 4 - Push-in Fitting for 3/16" O.D. tube 5 - Push-in Fitting for 1/4" O.D....
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FEATURES • Modular Dovetail Design • Excellent Repeatability • Miniature Size • Automatic Relief • Low Cost The Modular Precision Preset Regulator is designed to produce a precise output pressure that is preset. The regulator is ideal for instrumentation and industrial applications. The standard preset model is factory preset to the desired output pressure, 0.5-40 PSI using 100 PSI supply. Specify the supply pressure if the supply is different than 100 PSI. The Preset Regulator is available with a recessed alien wrench adjustment or a removable adjustment knob. The Unique Modular Dovetail design...
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Regulator Selection Guide ORDERING INFORMATION Order by model number and specify the preset output range 0.5 to 40 PSI using 100 PSI supply. Specify accessory letters or numbers for the dovetail ports and adjustment style. The regulator is supplied with an INPUT PORT, an OUTPUT PORT, and two BLANK PORTS as standard. Two accessory ports may be ordered. When choosing the port selection, the INPUT PORT is the starting point. The remaining ports are then selected counterclockwise. Part Number Guide Model Number w/s Port Location Diagram 1- 1/8-27 NPT Threads 2- 1/4-18 NPT Threads 3 - Push-in Fitting...
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Gauge Dovetail: Blank Dovetail: Push-in Fitting Dovetail: MOUNTING Manifold Mounting: Mounting Base: FEATURES • Manifold Mount • Modular Dovetail Design • Excellent Repeatability • Automatic Relief • Low Cost The Manifold Mounted Precision Pressure Regulators are designed to mount directly on pneumatic circuit boards or manifold subplates. The port connections for the supply and output are located on the base of the manifold mounted series regulator. Two recessed Buna-N o-rings are supplied for sealing the regulator to the manifold. The Manifold Mounted Regulators are available in two models:...
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ORDERING INFORMATION Order by model number for output range or specify the preset output range 0.5 to 40 PSI using 100 PSI supply. Specify accessory letters or numbers for the dovetail ports and adjustment style. The regulator is supplied with an INPUT PORT, an OUTPUT PORT, and two BLANK PORTS as standard. Two accessory ports may be ordered. When choosing the port selection the input port is the starting point. The remaining ports are then selected counterclockwise. Part Number Guide PR6032 Model Number Port Location Diagram 10-32 UNF Threads 1/8-27 NPT Threads 1/4-18 NPT Threads Push-in Fitting...
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• Modular Dovetail Design • Miniature Size • Low Cost The Modular Manifold is designed for instrumentation and industrial applications. The Unique Modular Dovetail design allows the manifold block to be used as an individual unit or assembled into a modular combination of pneumatic components. The Modular Manifold is available in two models. The standard model and the filtered model. The standard model is unfiltered. The filtered model contains four stainless steel filters in the side ports. Micron size is 380. The top cover is unfiltered. The Manifold Block contains four individual dovetail...
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ORDERING INFORMATION Order by model number. Specify accessory letters or numbers for the dovetail ports and top cover port. When choosing the port selection Port #1 is the starting point. The remaining ports are then selected counterclockwise. Part Number Guide M5000 B J 5 Port Location Diagram 0- 10-32 UNF Threads 1- 1/8-27 NPT Threads 2- 1/4-18 NPT Threads 3 - Push-in Fitting for 5/32" O.D. tube 4 - Push-in Fitting for 3/16" O.D. tube 5 - Push-in Fitting for 1/4" O.D. tube 6 - Push-in Fitting for 5/16" O.D. tube 7 - Push-in Fitting for 4mm O.D. tube 8 - Push-in Fitting for 6mm O.D. tube B...
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Modular Dovetail Accessories The Modular Dovetail Accessories are designed for the Adjustable Pressure Regulator, the Preset Pressure Regulator, the Manifold Mounted Pressure Regulator, and the Modular Manifold System. The Unique Modular Dovetail design allows the regulator or the manifold to be used individually or assembled into a modular combination of Pneumatic Components. The Modular Dovetail Slides are sealed with a Buna N o-ring to prevent leaking. The dovetail slides are locked in place by the bottom hex cover. The Blank Dovetail Slides are used when porting is not desired. Four blank...
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