Choosing a Pneumatic Cylinder

Choosing a Pneumatic Cylinder

Pneumatic Cylinder

The pneumatic cylinder is an engineered device that creates driving linear force (precisely <- >) from compressed air pneumatic cylinder They are used in the mechanical engineering of machinery and industrial processes to perform a variety of functions including clamping, ejecting, blocking, or lifting. They are typically used in applications that require repetitive motion or a high degree of accuracy.

There are two basic types of pneumatic cylinders: single acting and double-acting pneumatic cylinder Single-acting cylinders use a single port where pressurized air enters to extend the piston rod. They also use a spring to return the piston to its original position when air pressure is removed.

Double-acting cylinders use two ports to perform both the extend and retract strokes pneumatic cylinder These cylinders have the ability to provide more work force during the extend stroke due to their dual pressure setup. Double-acting cylinders also allow for notable longer strokes than a single-acting cylinder. A double-acting cylinder’s performance capability is one of its most important features that should never miss in your hardware shop stock.

When choosing a pneumatic cylinder it is important to consider the load pneumatic cylinder The theoretical force that a cylinder can produce is calculated by multiplying the piston area by the available air pressure. However, this value will be reduced by pressure losses in the system including friction in the cylinder walls and tubing, flow restrictions in fittings, and pressure drop across valves. It is a good idea to select a cylinder that has at least 25% more available force than the load to account for these losses.

Another thing to keep in mind is how fast the cylinder will need to be able to move the load pneumatic cylinder This can be affected by the size of the cylinder, the number of strokes required to complete the job, and how much time will be spent on each stroke. A higher speed requires more force to be delivered in a shorter amount of time. A larger cylinder may be needed to provide this level of performance.

Lastly, it is important to think about the mounting of the cylinder and what type of connection will be necessary for the application pneumatic cylinder For example, if the cylinder needs to be mounted on a clevis, it will need to have a female clevis attachment on its rear end cap that fits into the male clevis attachment pin on the clevis. This will enable the cylinder to pivot and transmit load torque to the attached clevis mount.

Pneumatic cylinders can be used in a wide variety of applications and are a versatile piece of equipment to have on hand at the hardware store pneumatic cylinder However, with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which type of cylinder will best suit your specific application. If you are not sure where to start, contact a Sheffer representative for assistance. We will be happy to help you find the right pneumatic cylinder for your project. Sheffer is the industry’s trusted supplier of custom-designed pneumatic cylinders and assemblies.

Pneumatic Cylinder