Final Report

PNEUMATIC LIFT
MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING

& TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHORO
DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

SUBJECT: ACTUATING SYSTEM
OPEN ENDED LAB
Title: To construct a pneumatic lift with working

principle.
Roll No. (s): 20MTE11, 20MTE13, 20MTE22, 20MTE45,

20MTE36, 20MTE26, 2OMTE37,20MTE41
Name(s): Sheeraz, M.Hurrera, Vishal, Kashif, M.Ashir,

Goutam Kumar, Sameer, Zaid khaskheliSS
Date Submitted: 24-04-2022
Signature of Subject Teacher :

Table of content
i. Introduction
ii. Required Components
iii. Hardware Drawing
iv. Software Circuit Drawing
v. Arduino Code
vi. Working Principle
vii. Advantages
viii. Limitation
ix. Conclusion
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INTRODUCTION
Pneumatic lift works on the principle of pneumatic system. Pneumatic system uses
compressible air or pure gas to achieve their function. The lifting mechanism within a
pneumatic lift utilizes a hollow cylinder and a piston. Using an external motor or pump,
the piston moves within the cylinder to increase air pressure allowing the cylinder to
move and create enough linear force to extend the lift components.
REQUIRED COMPONENTS :
1. 5\2 ( 22ovolt AC ) DCV ( 2 )
2. Connector tube size 5mm ( 3 ) having thread size 1\8’’
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5. Tube 8mm about 4 feet long
6. Relay 5v ( 2 )
7. Arduino ( 1 )
8. Power plug ( 1 )
9. Throttle Valve (2)
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HARDWARE DRAWING :
SOFTWARE CIRCUIT DRAWING :
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ARDUINO CODE :
//---> Define The Pin Numbers
const int RelayPIn7=7;
const int RelayPIn8=8;
void setup() {
pinMode(RelayPIn7,OUTPUT);
pinMode(RelayPIn8,OUTPUT);
void loop() {
//---------> For the RelayPIn No: 7
digitalWrite(RelayPIn7,HIGH);
delay(1000);
digitalWrite(RelayPIn7,LOW);
delay(3000);
delay(1000);
delay(3000);
// ------------> For The RelayPIn NO :8
delay(1000);
delay(3000);
delay(1000);
delay(3000);
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}
WORKING PRINCIPLE :
1. The fluid chosen to be flown here is compressed air. The compressed air is
transmitted through 8mm pipes from a compressed air source to a direction
control valve initially and ultimately to the pneumatic double acting cylinder.
2. The cylinder acquires a linear “to and fro” motion.
3. This to and fro motion of the cylinder is obtained by controlling a direction

control valve (DCV) electrically with the help of Arduino.
4. Two 5\2 DCV’s are connected by means of tubes of 8mm and connectors of
different thread sizes for blocking of lift or cylinder at middle position.
5. The input command to the DCV is given through Arduino (microcontroller).
6. The microcontroller is connected to two 5-volt single channel relay’s that act as
an on\off switches.
7. The reciprocating motion is transmitted through the piston which moves on the
cylinder.
8. When the DCV is given a 220-volt AC power supply the model can be lifted.
9. The stand on the cylinder gets the to and fro motion through the piston which
is connected to the DCV.
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APPLICATIONS :
▪ Forklifts used in warehouses for material handling.

▪ Dock lifts for loading and unloading.
▪ Elevators of residential apartments and offices which are also used take some
sort of cargo on a upper story.
▪ Scissor lifts used in industrial and commercial material handling.
ADVANTAGES :
✓ It requires very small space for installation.

✓ It does not use any kind of belt or cables to operate.
✓ It is handier to transport to any other location if needed.
✓ It is easier to install than conventional systems.
✓ The concept of free fall does not exist here as is operates on the system of air
pressure.
✓ It is cost efficient for a smaller number of floors and less person capacity.
LIMITATIONS :
➢ It cannot be used for high-speed travel.

➢ It also cannot be used for tall buildings or for more person or a heavier load.
➢ Pneumatic actuators are generally sized for specific applications which results in
limiting them to the need of the application’s requirement.
CONCLUSION :
As a result of air being extremely abundant and free, it is easy to restoke the system
safety. As pneumatic system is running on air safety hazards are significantly reduced.
There are limited chances of fires because air is nonflammable and leakages in the
system do not negatively affect the outside environment.
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REFERENCES :
HTTPS://WWW.QUORA.COM/WHAT-ARE-THE-ADVANTAGES-
DISADVANTAGES-OF-PNEUMATIC-VACUUM-ELEVATORS-LIFTS
HTTPS://WWW.UNIDEX-INC.COM/BLOG/HYDRAULIC-VS-
PNEUMATIC-SYSTEMS/
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PNEUMATIC LIFT

MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

OPEN ENDED LAB

Title: To construct a pneumatic lift with working

Roll No. (s): 20MTE11, 20MTE13, 20MTE22, 20MTE45,

Name(s): Sheeraz, M.Hurrera, Vishal, Kashif, M.Ashir,

Date Submitted: 24-04-2022

Signature of Subject Teacher :

ii. Required Components

iii. Hardware Drawing

iv. Software Circuit Drawing

vi. Working Principle

1. 5\2 ( 22ovolt AC ) DCV ( 2 )

2. Connector tube size 5mm ( 3 ) having thread size 1\8’’

3. Connector tube size 5mm ( 1 ) having thread size 1\4’’

4. Connector tube size 8mm ( 2 ) having thread size 1\4’’

9. Throttle Valve (2)

SOFTWARE CIRCUIT DRAWING :

//---> Define The Pin Numbers

const int RelayPIn7=7;

const int RelayPIn8=8;

//---------> For the RelayPIn No: 7

// ------------> For The RelayPIn NO :8

2. The cylinder acquires a linear “to and fro” motion.

3. This to and fro motion of the cylinder is obtained by controlling a direction

5. The input command to the DCV is given through Arduino (microcontroller).

▪ Forklifts used in warehouses for material handling.

✓ It requires very small space for installation.

➢ It cannot be used for high-speed travel.

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