
1. Linear motion cylinders
1.1 Rod cylinder
The rod-type cylinder is the original form of pneumatic cylinder, which first appeared in factories in the mid-twentieth century. It is the best-known and therefore most widely used type of cylinder.
The components of the cylinder are shown in figure 1 .
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Bibliography
- (1) - HESSE (S.) - Rationaliser grâce à la manipulation. - Version anglaise : https://frscribe.com/doc/7339269/99-Pneumatic-Applications (1994).
- (2)...
Standards
- Pneumatic transmissions – Single-rod cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 8 mm to 25 mm bores – Basic and installation dimensions. - ISO 6432 - novembre 2015
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders with detachable mountings, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 32 mm to 320 mm bores – Basic dimensions, fixings and accessories. - ISO 15552 - juin 2018
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders – Compact cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar)...
Websites of leading pneumatic cylinder suppliers
AIGNEP :
AIRTEC – France:
EMERSON:
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