Pancake® II
The Pancake® set the standard of excellence for compact air cylinders, and the Pancake II Direct Interchange Air Cylinder raises the bar even higher. Like the Original, Pancake II provides effective output motion with short strokes in applications with limited space. Stainless steel tie bolts and aluminum spacers lock precision machined heads tightly around a […]
Compact Air Cylinder, The Original Pancake®
Since its invention in 1958 by Al Schmidt, the Original Pancake® pneumatic actuator has been satisfying designers’ needs for short-stroke, low-profile air cylinders that can fit into tight spaces. The Pancake line’s combination of features, options, quality, strength, appearance and longevity have made us the leader in compact air cylinders. Pancake cylinders offer novel features […]
F Series Direct Interchange Air Cylinders
When it comes to light-duty, space constrained applications, F Series air cylinders will satisfy all your requirements. Available in 11 bore sizes from 9⁄16 through 3 inches and with stroke lengths to 32 inches, all models in this economical series of cylinders are directly interchangeable, bore for bore and stroke for stroke. The F Series […]
Rotary Actuators
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FRB Series
Available in four sizes, the FRB Series Rotary Actuator is rated up to 33 in-lb of force and offers rotation angles of 90, 180 and 270 degrees. This vane-type actuator includes standard stainless steel shafting, as well as optional position sensing. It also enables low-pressure operation—featuring a minimum operating pressure ranging from 22 psi with […]
FRC Series
The FRC Series Pneumatic Rotary Actuator features a rack-and-pinion mechanism that minimizes backlash. Ideal for installations with limited space, this compact, double-acting model includes standard magnetic pistons and adjustable air cushions, as well as end caps with screws for rotation adjustment. Optional shock absorbers can be configured to replace the standard set stop screws for […]
FRA Series
The FRA Series Pneumatic Rotary Actuator features a compact, rack-and-pinion design that minimizes backlash in installations with limited space. Each double-acting, rectangular unit incorporates standard magnetic pistons, as well as end caps with rotation adjustment on either side. The FRA Series comes in 16, 20 and 25-millimeter bore diameters and achieves a maximum operating pressure […]
Precision Grippers
FKHW Series
When a space is too tight for even the smallest parallel gripper to fully open, the FKHW Series of angled grippers can step in. These grippers are perfect for applications that feature oddly shaped loads, or slightly larger workpieces. The series has a rack-and-pinion design that enables synchronization, a useful tool when multiple grippers are […]