Based on the design of the cylinder system, pneumatic cylinders can be used for a multitude of operations. Examples include having the ability to perform multiple strokes without the need for intermediate intervention, to perform a full stroke with intermediate stopping points, to be adjusted so as to control the amount of extension and/or retraction of the piston rod once actuated.
As air cylinders are used for such a variety of functions, the market place is very competitive. Bimba Manufacturing specialise in bespoke solutions for companies and have years of practical experience. In addition to a broad line of standard catalogue products, nearly half of Bimba's business consists of custom and semi-custom products designed for specific customers with unique applications. In 2007, Bimba took another step as leader of air cylinders when the company acquired Mead Fluid Dynamics Inc. to expand capabilities even further. Mead is a leader in the design and development of valves, cylinders, and pneumatic components for the industrial automation market.
Air cylinders are available in a variety of sizes and can typically range from a small 2.5 mm cylinder, which might be used for picking up a small transistor or other electronic component, to 400 mm diameter cylinders which would impart enough force to lift a car. Some pneumatic cylinders reach 1000 mm in diameter, and are used in place of hydraulic cylinders for special circumstances where leaking hydraulic oil could impose an extreme hazard.
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