When replacing pneumatic components, it’s important to make sure your new parts will match the same specifications and performance as your previous components. That’s why our metric-interchange cylinders are drop-in replacements for other manufacturers’ designs. For example, our FJS Series of short-stroke air cylinders deliver excellent performance and reliability, and their flexible options ensure easy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
