How the energy saving device works
X-Block® creates a closed single circuit within a pneumatic system, enabling the force for the return stroke without employing additional external pressure. Compressed air is delivered to drive the forward stroke of the cylinder, as in a standard pneumatic system. But instead of employing additional compressed air for the return stroke as in a standard system, the return stroke in the X-Block® is driven automatically by the constant air pressure built-up in an internal circuit linked to the negative side of attached cylinder(s).
A single or group of cylinders is pushed forward with compressed air but unlike a standard system no new air is needed for the return stroke. The speed regulator, which cushions the end of the forward stroke, is no longer needed since this is done instead by the air stored in the tank volume.
There is another important feature to this device. In a standard cylinder configuration, the air pressure on both sides of the cylinder are the same. This is usually not required. With X-Block®, the pressure on the cylinder's return side can be set substantially below the pressure used for the forward stroke while maintaining the same or faster speeds. It is important to note that the valve empties the air (used for the forward stroke) into the atmosphere as the return stroke begins and continues its return. Faced with little counter-force on the opposite side of the cylinder, less pressure is required for the cylinder's return.
Removing the speed regulator, and working with less pressure on the return side provides the savings of over 50%, without the need for additional force to move the cylinder forward or back.
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