Properly Tune Your Pneumatic Cylinder and End Cushion for Your System’s Needs
Although cushioning is a common concept in pneumatic systems, it’s easy not to consider some of the rules of thumb that can otherwise prevent you from getting the best performance from your cylinder. Whenever possible, be sure your adjustable end-position cushioning systems are tuned by experienced personnel with knowledge of the intended application. This blog […]
Select an Appropriate Cushion for Your Cylinder
The first post in this three-part blog series explained why your pneumatic cylinder’s end-cushioning is integral to productivity, greater efficiency and a long lifetime for your machine. Although you can install a shock absorber to your pneumatic cylinder, many cylinders come with end-of-stroke cushioning already installed. Here’s an overview of your choices for pre-installed cushioning […]
Full Stop: How End-Position Cushioning Optimizes Pneumatic System Performance
In order to meet always-increasing throughput demands while saving on costs for automated systems, machine designers often push the performance envelope by reducing cycle times as much as possible. For pneumatic drives, where the compressed air can cause the piston to reach its peak travel speed at or near the end positions, the impact energy […]