Why Multi-Power® Cylinders Are the Right Choice for Space-constrained, High-performance Applications
It can be difficult to achieve high thrust forces when using pneumatic cylinders in cramped environments — which is often the case in industries like packaging, medical and automotive manufacturing. As a workaround for these requirements, it’s common for engineers to implement a pneumatic cylinder with a larger bore size. However, this choice can be […]
Corrosion-resistant Cylinders Deliver Excellent Performance in Wet Environments
Pneumatic cylinders operating in harsh industrial environments like food and beverage or automotive plants are frequently exposed to moisture. If not properly protected from these conditions, the machine parts will wear quickly and malfunction. Implementing durable, corrosion-resistant cylinders — like the F Series — will avoid these issues, minimizing your maintenance needs, replacement costs and […]
Highlights of Fabco-Air Core Capabilities
Our core capabilities have substantially grown beyond supplying compact pneumatic actuators like the Original Pancake®. We expanded our product offerings to include a wide variety of pneumatic actuators that feature excellent performance, durability and lead times. Advanced manufacturing processes enable us to provide custom solutions with turnarounds as short as a single day, and the […]
The Light-duty F-Series Offers High Performance in a Compact Package
Light-duty pneumatic actuators don’t usually provide the performance and reliability necessary to withstand harsh operating conditions and achieve high throughput — both of which are common requirements for food and beverage, automotive and packaging applications. Most air cylinders will break down or underperform, leading to costly downtime. Fortunately, our F Series of light-duty cylinders overcomes […]
When Selecting Air Cylinders, Don’t Overlook Chemical Compatibility — Part 3
In our last two blog posts, we explored the potential material options for cylinder bodies, pistons, bearings and seals, as well as their ramifications in terms of chemical compatibility. Now, we’re capping off this series with a discussion on how certain chemicals can affect your air cylinder’s lubrication. Lubrication Considerations To Address Pneumatic Cylinder Challenges […]
When Selecting Air Cylinders, Don’t Overlook Chemical Compatibility — Part 2
In our last blog post, we discussed how important the body construction of a pneumatic cylinder is to chemical compatibility in harsh environments. Now, continuing this series, we will detail material considerations for internal components, such as pistons, bearings, bushings and seals. In the second blog post of this series, we delve into the chemical […]
When Selecting Air Cylinders, Don’t Overlook Chemical Compatibility — Part 1
Pneumatic cylinders are built to endure harsh environmental conditions, ensuring optimal performance in tough applications. However, some materials used to fortify cylinder components may react poorly if they make contact with certain chemicals, which can lead to cylinder damage, degradation and failure. To prevent these outcomes, machine builders must be proactive and consider the environmental […]
Get the Most Power Out of Your Pneumatic System With Multi Power®
Many manufacturing and packaging lines rely on pneumatics to accomplish tasks such as pushing, pulling, crimping, cutting and hole punching. Most of these shop floors run their compressed air at 90 to 100 psi. At these standard pressures, however, high-thrust applications may require excessively large and costly air cylinders or even hydraulic systems. Fortunately, our […]
Phasing Out Global Series Actuators, New Replacements on the Way
Due to extreme volatility in material availability and decreased market demand, Fabco-Air will be phasing out the Global Series, Global GT Series and Global Stopper Cylinder. This will enable us to streamline our product offering and production operations, allowing us to increase our focus on our core product lines and improve overall lead times. This […]
Enhance Your NFPA Cylinder’s Performance With Custom Design Options
While standard pneumatic products can meet most project requirements, what if you need capabilities beyond what a catalog item offers? At Fabco-Air, we can modify our standard cylinders with many custom features that meet your unique design specifications. For example, our rugged and versatile NFPA pneumatic cylinder is available in numerous versions with 17 different […]