How to use a guide cylinder?
For those actuating components in pneumatic system, the main purposes are loading, clamping, positioning and cutting…etc., and there are several types: cartridge cylinder, free mount cylinder, compact cylinder, stop cylinder, linear guide cylinder, dual rod cylinder, guide cylinder and rodless cylinder per type.
➤ Actuating principle of guide cylinder
- Please make sure the main rod retracts and there is back pressure in cylinder to prevent the main rod from extending suddenly when actuating.
- When air gets in the cylinder from right port, the piston and main rod will be pushed out by air, then the main rod which is connected to slide module will be moved, and the air in cylinder will be exhausted from left port.
- When air gets in the cylinder from left port, the piston and main rod will be pushed back by air, then the air in cylinder will be exhausted from right port, and the slide module will be moved to original position.
- Various types of magnetic guide cylinders.
➤ Related guide cylinder
