Popular movies have long imagined robotic assist type machinery, from the Power Loader exoskeleton that Ripley wore in Aliens to the military weaponry showcased in Starship Troopers and Avatar—not to mention basically the entire premise of the Iron Man movies. But, as so often happens, the real world is catching up to the imaginations of […]
Right-sized pneumatic cylinders ensure performance and efficiency
Here are some basic tips on specifying pneumatic cylinders that economically generate the requisite forces and speeds. By: Nathan Irvine – AVENTICS Corp Rightfully, pneumatics is considered extremely simple, flexible and economical. Add to that, air-powered systems are quite durable—they routinely run for years trouble-free with little maintenance. That’s why they’re used in countless applications ranging […]
The new generation of PRIME MOVER pneumatic actuators
The new generation of PRIME MOVER actuators has significantly improved performance: The PRIME MOVER offers axial motion with no rotational forces involved. The actuator uses all metal construction (no elastomers), so it can be used in temperature extremes, cryogenic to 450°F. Additionally, the all-metal construction makes it compatible with the harshest chemicals, plasma, and fluids. […]
Airstroke Actuators from Firestone Industrial Products
Airstroke Actuators from Firestone Industrial Products perform the same type of actuation tasks as a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. Long used in the industrial market as pneumatic actuators, they have been incorporated into a wide variety of machinery designs in a vast array of industries. The advantages of a flexible-walled pneumatic actuator include: durability; operates […]
Air bearing/actuator guaranteed to outlast any machine
The Airpel -Air Bearing provides force without friction, which is made possible by a stainless steel piston that is fitted to a borosilicate glass cylinder. The introduction of pressurized air into the air bearing’s cylinder creates a true air bearing airflow effect around the piston.With as little as 5 PSI of air applied to the […]
Non-stiction cylinders offer precise position sensing
Airpot Corporation has added a position sensing option to its popular line of Airpel non-stiction air cylinder actuators. The company offers non-contact electronic switching sensors from Sick, Inc. using state-of-the-art GMR technology. The addition of GMR sensing technology to the Airpel non-stiction cylinder line offers OEM designers an easy-to-install, secure, and reliable solution. For customers desiring […]
Cleanliness, cushioning, and kits lead pneumatic-actuator trends
Pneumatic actuators, often called air cylinders, are an inexpensive and easy-to-use design choice for many industrial applications that require linear motion. While the technology has been around in nearly its current form for more than half a century, there are some interesting trends and design advances that engineers should be aware of. There have been […]
Where are rodless cylinders used?
Rodless cylinders are used in pneumatic applications requiring a compact installation with a wide range of stroke possibilities. They most often used for automation applications requiring positioning, and can run full stroke to index tooling, or position objects in material handing. A rodless cylinder has a piston activated from either side with compressed air. The […]
New twist on pneumatic muscles
Ken Korane • Contributing Editor Researchers are taking advantage of light, yet powerful pneumatics to improve life for pediatric patients. The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), a network of researchers, educators, students and industry experts, is helping advance hydraulic and pneumatic technology and developing fluid-power systems that are smaller, lighter and better-performing […]
Pneumatic system guidelines for success
Pat Phillips • Product Manager • Fluid Power & Mechanical Products • AutomationDirect Following these design rules will ensure a successful machine automation application. Pneumatic cylinders are a popular way to clamp, position and transfer parts in automated equipment. They also offer one of the simplest ways to achieve mechanical motion and fixturing of parts […]
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