Pneumatic cylinders, also referred to as air cylinders, are devices that convert compressed air power into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy produces linear or rotary motion. In this way, the air cylinder functions as the actuator in the pneumatic system.
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Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.Cincinnati, OH 877-245-6247 For over 60 years, Clippard has produced pneumatic cylinders. No other manufacturer can boast of the same experience or knowledge of components. Our pneumatic cylinders are provided in additional sizes and competitively priced. Our products maintain the Clippard standard for quality and reliability that has been industry standard for many years. Visit our website for a list of our products.
Humphrey Products CompanyKalamazoo, MI 800-477-8707 At Humphrey Products Company, we have a staff of more than 200 associates to serve you in locations through the United State and Canada. We offer pneumatic cylinders by type, bore size and mount leaving you with many options to choose from. You can count on our expertise to improve your manufacturing process. Contact us today for more information.
Parker Hannifin Corp., Pneumatic DivisionRichland, MI 269-629-5000 Parker Hannifin Corporation began in 1918 and Pneumatic Division North America was created with the Schrader Bellows acquisition in 1985. Since then, Pneumatic Division has experienced organic & acquisition growth, including eleven acquisitions with operations in the United States. At Parker Hannifin, our varieties of pneumatic cylinders offer flexible design & high performance. Call us today!
Cylinders & Valves, Inc.Strongsville, OH 440-238-7343 Trust Cylinders & Valves, Inc. to be your source for your air cylinder needs. The production of a dependable, hard-working product is a family tradition never more important than today. Our pneumatic cylinders are easily and economically serviced and our customers have the option of different bore sizes. Send us an e-mail or feel free to call us; we look forward to hearing from you.
TolomaticHamel, MN 800-328-2174 With over 50 years of proven performance, Tolomatic designs, manufactures, and markets automation components in three different technologies: pneumatic cylinder products, electric motion products and power transmission products. Tolomatic's products are hard at work. We offer built-to-order, built-to-last products, shipped in 5 days or less. Contact us today!
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Pneumatic Cylinders
A pneumatic cylinder consists of a steel or stainless steel piston, a piston rod, a cylinder barrel and end covers. As compressed air moves into a cylinder, it pushes the piston along the length of the cylinder. Compressed air or a spring, located at the rod end of the cylinder, pushes the piston back. Valves control the flow of compressed air to the cylinder. The choices for cylinder housing styles include the following: tie-rod, smooth body, pancake, rectangular, multiple bore, stainless steel, rodless, compact, miniature/microcylinder, clean profile and twin-rod cylinder. The two basic types of pneumatic cylinders, based on how they perform, are single acting and double acting. The single acting cylinder is able to perform an operating motion in only one direction. A single acting pneumatic cylinder has air pressure on one side of a piston flange, supplying force and motion, and a spring supplying the return force after pressure release.
Single acting cylinders require approximately half the amount of air used by a double acting cylinder for a single operating cycle. A double acting pneumatic cylinder has powered motion in two directions, with pressure on both sides. When a cylinder is pushed out in one direction, compressed air moves it back in the other direction. Air lines running into both ends of the cylinder supply the compressed air. The flow of compressed air is controlled with valves for both single and double acting cylinders. Other types of cylinders include rotary cylinders, impact cylinders and multiple-position, or opposed-thrust, cylinders. Pneumatic systems are used to push, pull, lift and open/close doors in material handling and processing. They can also hold, remove and position materials or pieces for manufacturing. Pneumatic systems can be connected with hoses, pipe or tubing without difficulty, producing a large amount of linear energy. Using pneumatic systems is economical and environmentally friendly, as air is inexpensive, plentiful and easily compressed and stored in tanks. Exhaust air can also be returned to the atmosphere.
