Pneumatic cylinder is a device that has been mechanically designed to produce force (in linear motion) from compressed gas. It is also known as an air cylinder. Pneumatic cylinders come in various appearances and sizes and are designed to perform different functions depending on market needs. It is noteworthy that pneumatic cylinders are part of the pneumatic actuators group, which will be the subject of a future article.
There are thousands of industrial applications that require linear movement during the operating sequence. One of the simplest and most economical ways to achieve this is with a pneumatic cylinder. Pneumatic cylinders are also very clean as the operating fluid is a gas, which prevents leaks from dripping and contaminating environments. Pneumatic cylinders convert compressed air into linear motion. There are many styles of pneumatic cylinders: single or double acting cylinders, rodless cylinders and through rod cylinders, etc.
The pneumatic cylinder consists of a piston and rod that move within a closed chamber. Even so, there is a wide variety of construction techniques and materials to suit a wide range of applications and user preferences. Body materials can be aluminum, steel, stainless steel and even certain polymers. Construction may be non-repairable or repairable. This style of actuator can be subdivided into certain types based on the operating principle: single acting and double acting and through-stem.
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