What would be the best type of electronic valve release setup for use on a pneumatic cannon?

Question

We would like to begin building a high-psi pneumatic air cannon for tennis ball launching. Because of the high psi levels (>500psi), we would like to have a remote connected by wire to activate the burst valve. We will also be pressurizing by remote line feed as well so we are at a safe distance in case of rupture.

What type of valve should I look for at the hardware store to do this with, and what sort of electronic means could actuate this valve effectively on 12v power?

Answer 1

I saw one of these on TV last week. The guy claimed 4000 psi (but I doubt it). He used ordinary lawn-sprinkler valves -- two of them in parallel (for a higher rate of air flow). If he is claiming 4000 psi (probably more like 400), then they should work, plus they're only about US$15 each.

I was thinking about building one of those, myself, after seeing that guy's design.

When I was a kid, another older kid in the neighborhood built a tennis-ball cannon out of brass pipe fittings, aluminum cans, soup cans, and duct tape. It used lighter fluid and a flint in the brass pipe breech. It was pretty cool.

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Answer 2

you % a pneumatic servo valve & it rather is stress card. diverse manufacturers diverse names additionally relies upon on the form of sensor you're making use of. the form you administration the comments, hysteresis, errors amplification, loop put off and so on. touch your chosen pneumatic company & ask for technical help. in the event that they % to sell to you they are going to furnish help & advice. (the aspects wont be affordable)