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Standard design cylinders have a front and rear endcap, round piston & rod and a barrel. There are many variations including:
International standards on dimensional compatability (such as ISO, VDMA & JIS) help allow mountings to be interchangeable. Standard type cylinders are the most versatile & cost effective choice for most general pneumatic applications. Most cylinders have adjustable cushioning and can have sensors fitted. |
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Roundline cylinders offer compact dimensions, smooth external surfaces and provision for integrated mountings. Bore sizes are available up to 40 mm. Smaller sizes have built-in buffers whilst larger units can have adjustable cushioning. Stainless steel construction makes them the choice for many food industry applications. |
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Compact cylinders offer very short external length and robust performance in short stroke applications. Their use of extruded aluminium material provides good rigidity and strength with no need for endcaps.
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Flat cylinders offer tighter external dimensions and better orientation & guidance characteristics. Their elongated shape makes them particularly suited to some applications. Flat cylinders are available in various styles. Some use a round cylinder piston in conjunction with guide rods. Other designs use twin-rod round pistons or single-rod oval shaped pistons. |
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Slide cylinders give 3 datum points to work with. They are like a thru-rod flat cylinder and are often considered a good alternative to rodless cylinders. A wide selection of mounting points gives great flexibility in operation. |
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Rodless cylinders have a fixed track and carriage arrangement designed to reduce overall length.
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Guided cylinders remove the possibility of the rod rotating. They also improve the ability of the cylinder rod to handle side-load.
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Rotary actuators enable two-way rotary motion. Generally, they are designed for either 90 degree or 180 degree operation (and return), however some have adjustable external stops to alter travel angles. Types include vane, and rack-and-pinion. A wide range of torques is acheivable. |
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Pneumatic grippers & mini chucks are available in a range of sizes. Model types include:
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Swingclamps rotate through 90 degrees as they retract to clamp the workpiece. Clockwise and anti-clockwise models are available. Lewis have both pneumatically and hydraulically powered Swingclamp versions in a range of sizes. Sensors can be fitted. For other types of pneumatic clamping, see pneumatic toggle clamps. |
The range of options on cylinders and actuators is almost infinite. We stock a sample of popular sizes & strokes on standard series items, but there are almost limitless variations. This is why cylinders & actuators are mostly built to order - so we can supply exactly what your application requires!
For more info on the full range of cylinders and actuators available, visit our suppliers:
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Cylinders and actuators including grippers, swingclamps, mini-chucks, and pick-and-place components.
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Cylinders and actuators including compact, slide & flat cylinders, airmotors and grippers.
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