Pneumatic Cylinder_Wuxi Huatong Pneumatic Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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Cylinder Usage Requirements and Selection Guidelines
03-20I. Cylinder Operating Requirements1) Standard operating conditions: ambient and medium temperature 5–60°C, working pressure 0.4–0.6 MPa (gauge). Outside this range, use special seals and extremely dry air.2) Pressure test at 1.5× working pressure before installation; zero leakage permitted.3) If load varies significantly over the stroke, select a cylinder with sufficient force margin.4) Avoid full stroke operation—especially on extension—to prevent impact damage.5) Ensure proper lubrication. Except for oil-free cylinders, correctly install and adjust an oil mist lubricator; poor lubrication severely degrades performance or causes failure.6) Pay attention to piston rod strength. Rod threads are vulnerable to impact damage. Since rods typically handle compressive loads, consider buckling stability for long rods and sagging due to self-weight in horizontal mounting. Never subject the rod to radial loads.7) At the rod end connection, high-inertia loads cause impact upon stopping, ris...
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How to Select the Right Pneumatic Cylinder?
03-20How to properly size and select a pneumatic cylinder?1. Bore Size:Based on your required load, select operating pressure and stroke direction, then calculate the appropriate bore diameter using standard formulas—or refer to cylinder force output tables.2. Stroke Length:Determine the required workpiece travel distance to define cylinder stroke.3. Cushioning Type:Choose between non-cushioned and adjustable cushion cylinders. Select adjustable cushioning if impact-free deceleration at stroke end is required.4. Lubrication Method:Options: lubricated or non-lube (oil-free). Use oil-free cylinders in contamination-sensitive industries like food or pharmaceuticals.5. Cylinder Series:Once the above parameters are set, select an appropriate series from Wuxi Huatong Pneumatic’s product catalog.6. Mounting and Connection Style:Choose suitable mounting accessories based on application and installation constraints.7. Magnetic Switches:Used for position sensing and signaling. Prerequisites: alumin...

