Pneumatic cylinders and actuators are much like their hydraulic and electric counterparts: Their main task is to generate enough force to move a load from one point to another. But how much force is ...

PPS ensures that cushioning into the end position is dynamic, but gentle, and requires no manual intervention. It eliminates the time consuming back and forth ...

Pneumatic cylinder positioning? If you have a technical background you should be scratching your head right now. Pneumatic cylinder positioning? That’s not really ...

AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes E-Series dual rod guided air cylinders ideal for applications that require precise alignment or have large side loads. NITRA E-series dual ...

Those who hibernate in their workshops have a habit of re-imagining their relationship to tools. And [Marius Hornberger] is no exception, but the nine upgrades he’s added to his grandfather’s old ...

Friction slows equipment, wears components, and renders motion profiles unpredictable. One remedy for linear-motion friction is to use air bearings to carry normally contacting components while ...

Black Amalgon (BA) is a premium light weight pneumatic cylinder tubing that offers a smooth, self-lubricating wear surface that prevents pistons from sticking. BA can also be used to replace honed and ...

Polygon Composites Technology (Walkerton, Ind., U.S.), manufacturer of composite tubing solutions for bearings, dielectric applications, surgical devices and more, has launched PolySlide composite ...