Pneumatic SOLUTIONS

Oct. 1, 2005
Rodless cylinders GSU (guided slide unit) pneumatic linear drive can be used in gantries as an X-axis or as a workpiece pallet in material supply. FEATURES

Rodless cylinders

GSU (guided slide unit) pneumatic linear drive can be used in gantries as an X-axis or as a workpiece pallet in material supply.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Speeds to 1.5 m/sec for short cycle times
  • 16 and 25 mm bores
  • High rigidity and precise slide guiding
  • Adjustable end stops for multiple positions with single unit
  • Air connections on sides or front

BOSCH REXROTH CORP.
Lexington, Ky.
(859) 254-8031
www.boschrexroth-us.com
Circle 183

Pneumatic grippers

GRR Guardian grippers provide high grip force in long jaw travels of 150, 200, 250, and 350 mm.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Withstand high impact and shock loads
  • Double acting for internal and external gripping
  • Dual air-passage piston rod design allows rapid bore pressurization for fast cycle times
  • Synchronized, non-synchronized, or non-synchronized with independently powered jaws

PHD INC.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
(260) 747-6151
www.phdinc.com
Circle 184

Industrial shock absorber

MC 30M-Z miniature industrial shock absorber mounts into pneumatic cylinders and rotary actuators with a stretch seal design for high-energy absorption in confined spaces.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Impact velocity range of 2.2 to 12.9 ft/sec
  • Operating temperature of 32° to 150° F
  • Integral mechanical stop built into front
  • 31 lb-in./cycle energy, 0.57 to 1.56 lb return force

ACE CONTROLS INC.
Farmington, Mich.
(248) 476-0213
www.acecontrols.com
Circle 185

Stainless steel cylinders

Pneumatic cylinders feature polished stainless steel tubes with ID 304 for low friction.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • 12 bore sizes with strokes to 40 in.; full metric line offered
  • Maximum pressure of 250 psig
  • Precision-rolled construction, clear anodized machined aluminum heads, and roller burnished 303 stainless rods for long life and performance
  • Threaded rods bonded to pistons and Buna-N U-cup rod seals

CLIPPARD INSTRUMENT LAB INC.
Cincinnati, Ohio
(888) 439-6264
www.clippard.com
Circle 186

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