Pancake® Cylinders Are Anything But Standard
When it comes to pneumatics, sometimes you need a component with improved or different capabilities from what a standard component can provide. That’s why at Fabco-Air, we offer many customization options on our standard product lines to ensure you receive exactly what you need for your application. One of our most often-modified products is our […]
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 […]
Webinar Will Explore Load Management and Deflection Mitigation in High-Speed Applications
Standard pneumatic cylinders are typically an effective and efficient means of providing linear motion for industrial applications from parts handling to high-speed pressing. However, there are circumstances in which pneumatic cylinders may not perform as intended, particularly those that involve side or torsional loads acting on the piston rod. In fact, failure to address side […]
Select an Actuator That Stands up To Harsh Environments
Your actuator’s operating environment should be one of your top considerations during product selection. If you select an actuator that cannot withstand challenging environmental conditions—such as washdowns—lifetime, cleanliness and your system’s ultimate productivity can suffer. This blog post, the fourth in our series on interchangeable pneumatic actuators, will offer tips for specifying pneumatic actuators that […]
Engineer Your Pneumatic Actuator for Application Challenges
As you consider the many actuators available from various manufacturers, you may need to look beyond off-the-shelf cylinders in order to satisfy a desired performance benchmark or stand up to a challenging operating condition. In these instances, you can choose to modify your actuator, specify special features or add accessories to achieve the performance or […]
Interchangeability Standards Take the Guesswork Out of Replacing an Actuator
Sometimes a machine builder may prefer to replace an actuator with an easier-to-obtain unit or one with more desirable features. In order to help simplify the transition, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) developed standards for cylinder interchangeability. These standards offer the assurance of knowing that a replacement cylinder […]
Interchangeable Pneumatic Actuators: An Overview
When you need a pneumatic actuator, you’ll find an overwhelming range of products available from various manufacturers. But because no two applications are alike, you must weigh a lot of considerations before selecting and ordering an actuator. Basic considerations should include the size and mounting options as well as any specific features that will help […]
A Compact, Durable Cylinder With World-Class Value and Versatility
It’s no secret that Fabco-Air is well-known for its high-performance compact air cylinders in imperial dimensions. However, there may be situations where you need the same short strokes, high quality and rich set of features you’ve come to expect from a compact Fabco-Air cylinder, but in a metric-size unit. That’s why we offer the Global™ […]