1. Inappropriate sizing When it comes to air cylinder sizing, bigger is not necessarily better. A cylinder that is larger than necessary will cost more to purchase and end up costing more money to operate, because oversized cylinders require more air capacity to function. On the other hand, a cylinder that is undersized will be […]
Cylinders
Bimba and PARTsolutions release 3D CAD Glasses
Bimba Manufacturing and CADENAS PARTsolutions announce the addition of 3D functionality to Bimba’s online CAD models. The CAD configurator allows all configured and generated CAD models to be viewed by Bimba customers in 3D. Once the model has been generated in the online configurator, users will see a 3D glasses icon in the upper left […]
AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect’s NITRA® pneumatic product line now includes F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders ideal for wash down applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands. The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel and Teflon-based rod and pivot […]
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co’s 4th Generation RLI Series Rod Locks
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. announces the Fourth- Generation RLI Series Rod Locks. The new Pneumatic Series RLI (ISO 6431) Metric Rod Lock has been developed as a solution to control problems inherent to pneumatics – over travel, drifting, bouncing and reverse traveling. The AMLOK® Power-Off Rod Lock can be mounted to a cylinder, or […]
Fabco-Air’s Pancake® II Air Cylinders
Cylinders offer direct interchangeability with improved performance. High strength composite cylinder barrel is self-lubricating and impact resistant. Composite rod bearing, captive in cylinder head, has higher load capacity, lower friction, zero slip-stick. Available in standard, twin rod, Multi-Power®, 3-position and custom models. Bores ½” to 4”. Fabco-Air, Inc. www.fabco-air.com
Fabco-Air’s Twin Rod Air Cylinders
Two non-rotating cylinder families have compact design, double the thrust and are suitable for multi-axis assemblies and the design of robotic arms. Features include non-rotating design, magnetic pistons, and rubber bumpers. Choose sleeve or ball bearings. Optional sensors mount in linear slots in the housing. Five bore sizes range from 10~32mm with standard strokes to 100mm. […]
Bimba unveils compact, rugged MTCM/MTCL Extruded Thrusters
Bimba Manufacturing Company introduces the new MTCM/MTCL Extruded Thrusters, a series of compact, rugged, guided actuators which feature a cylinder integral to the thruster block. The thrusters have a sleek body which incorporates a groove used for switch mounting for a clean and space-efficient package. Designed to deliver a long-lasting and cost-effective solution in space-constrained […]
Fabco-Air’s ISO-6431 Air Cylinders
Extruded body, ISO-6431 compliant, air cylinders have standard magnetic pistons in all 7 bore sizes 32 to125mm. Strokes to 1000mm. Adjustable air cushions at both ends and machined male rod thread with jam nut are also standard. Hard anodized aluminum cylinder tube I.D. & O.D ensures corrosion resistance and longer product life. Lubrication is not […]
Fabco-Air’s ISO-6432 Air Cylinders
A wide range of models and options are offered for the most demanding applications. Stainless steel barrel and anodized aluminum end covers insure long life and corrosion resistance. Available in 12~25mm bores with strokes 10~500mm. Standard features include: magnetic piston, mounting nut and machined male rod thread with jam nut. 32 and 40mm bores, offered […]
High-speed cylinder customized for beverage application
For more than six decades, Nason has provided pneumatic and hydraulic pressure devices to a variety of industries. More than a decade ago, Nason took the knowledge gained from designing and manufacturing custom devices for quality, long life products and applied it to pneumatic and hydraulic automation products. Nason’s expertise and customization capabilities are what drew a North American provider […]