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Q_Goest - Yes, what you ask about the system set-up is correct. I do have pressure in the chamber and am able to measure it. The chamber pressure goes from 0 to 100 psig in about 3.7 seconds after the pilot is activated when using the Ø0.0045” orifice and from 0-100 psig in 1.1 seconds using...

I am working on a problem trying to find out why a 0.010” orifice can be used to open a pilot actuated, spring return pneumatic 5/2 directional control (spool) valve, but a 0.0045” orifice only seems to work intermittently. The air system that I am working with is 100 psig. The air enters...