Mini Pneumatic Actuator

    March 23, 2006
    Housed in a 2-in. body, a pneumatic actuator delivers about 9 lb-in. of torque and handles radial loads of 30 lb on its 0.375-in. shaft. After 100° rotation, or 190° in the larger version.

    Housed in a 2-in. body, a pneumatic actuator delivers about 9 lb-in. of torque and handles radial loads of 30 lb on its 0.375-in. shaft. After 100° rotation, or 190° in the larger version. the unit has zerobacklash at the end stops. Magnetic switches signal position in the actuator. Operating life is in the millions of operations.

    Rotomation Inc.,11 Sunshine Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174, (386) 676-6377, rotomation.com

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