Unless there are strict air consumption or time requirements, it is a good idea to oversize the cylinder. Joe Malloy was the chief engineer at Numatics Actuator when this article was first published.

Pneumatic cylinders come in thousands of variations. Here’s a look at different types, how to calculate force, speed, and air consumptions, available options, and when to consider special ...

The pneumatic cylinders will be used to give it two powerful punching arms. In true [James Bruton] fashion, he’s started with some experiments first, using the pneumatic cylinders from foot pumps.

FLUID POWER: AutomationDirect has extended its NITRATM pneumatic product line to include a series of stainless-steel, round body, non-repairable cylinders. The new cylinders feature type 304 stainless ...

Manufacturers of pneumatic cylinders are facing daunting challenges such as higher costs, turbulent markets, and highly specific customer requirements. Differentiating a product requires improving the ...

The question of whether it’s better to use pneumatic or electric actuators as part of your system design or to purchase equipment featuring one type of actuator or the other does not lend itself to an ...

SKF CASM Series servo actuators introduce ideal electromechanical solutions for applications historically performed by conventional pneumatic cylinders. Their technology in comparison inherently ...

AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes G-Series double-acting air cylinders ideal for use in product packaging, food processing and other high-speed product manufacturing ...