A Guide to Proportional Valves for Precision Motion ControlSelect proportional pressure, flow, or directional valves for pneumatic motion control using load, flow, feedback, response, signal, and acceptance data.Blog Tag
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A Guide to Proportional Valves for Precision Motion ControlSelect proportional pressure, flow, or directional valves for pneumatic motion control using load, flow, feedback, response, signal, and acceptance data.
The Benefits of Aluminum Alloy Cylinders in Modern AutomationAluminum can weigh up to 65% less than steel, but cylinder speed and air use still depend on moving mass, bore, pressure, seals, and duty cycle in automation.
A Guide to Selecting Cylinders for Vertical Lifting ApplicationsSelect a vertical lifting cylinder using m(g+a), minimum pressure, mounting and load-holding checks; SMC limits one lock family to 50% holding force in use.
How to Mitigate Side Load Issues in Linear Cylinder ApplicationsLearn how to mitigate pneumatic cylinder side loads with Festo's 9.5 N example, guide-moment checks, alignment tests, mounting choices, and retrofit steps.
What Causes Internal Leakage in Pneumatic Cylinders and How Can You Fix It?Diagnose pneumatic cylinder internal leakage using Parker seal limits, SMC's 10 cm3/min example, safe isolation tests, and repair criteria.
The Complete Guide to Trunnion Mount Cylinder ApplicationsEngineering guide to trunnion mount cylinder applications with Parker's 5x bore check, 35 ft/min threshold, force factors, RFQ data, and installation tests.
From Spec to Install: The Lifecycle of a Custom Pneumatic CylinderFollow a custom pneumatic cylinder from specification and drawing approval through manufacturing, FAT, installation, commissioning, and documentation.
Rodless Cylinder Mounting Guide: Avoiding Common Installation ErrorsPrevent rodless cylinder mounting errors with SMC's 5 mm MY1B end-support contact, model-specific torque, support charts, alignment checks, and trial runs.
The Engineer’s Checklist for Specifying High-Speed Pneumatic CylindersSpecify high-speed pneumatic cylinders using Parker's 50% cushion-entry warning, verified load, airflow, pressure drop, RFQ data, and acceptance tests.