Pneumatic solutions

Sept. 1, 2006
Parallel actuators PHM-120 and PHM-A 20 actuators are designed for raising and lowering loads within conveyor systems, providing parallel, right angle,

Parallel actuators

PHM-120 and PHM-A 20 actuators are designed for raising and lowering loads within conveyor systems, providing parallel, right angle, or directional load transfer.

Features & benefits

  • Operating pressure to 90 psi; mechanical linkages translate horizontal cylinder force into vertical stroke

  • Load capacity to 44 lb (PHM-120) and 220 (PHM-A 20)

  • Structural profiles suit lengths from 400 to 1,500 mm; lengths to 5 m available

  • 1.5 sec travel time; 4 sec cycle time

MK Automation Engineering Inc.
Bloomfield, Conn.
(860) 769-5500
www.mkprofiles.com
Circle 237

Locking air cylinders

CNA series locking cylinders use an integral, compact lock unit unaffected by the quality of supply air.

Features & benefits

  • Available in five bore sizes from 40 to 100 mm

  • Manual override lock release is standard

  • Tapered wedge and two rows of precision steel balls evenly distribute locking force to piston rod

  • Apply during extension and retraction

SMC Corp. of America
Indianapolis, Ind.
(317) 899-4650
www.smcusa.com
Circle 238

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