Pneumatics: 5/2 valve
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The 5/2 valve is used to control items such as double acting cylinders which have two inputs. The inputs to the cylinder are connected to ports 2 and 4, the air supply to port 1. Ports 3 and 5 are allowed to exhaust to atmosphere.

The number 5 signifies that the valve has five ports, whilst the number 2 signifies that the valve has 2 directions or states.

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