What These 3 Catastrophic Pneumatic Cylinder Failures Can Teach You About Prevention
This analysis of three catastrophic pneumatic cylinder failures—magnetic coupling demagnetization in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, seal brittleness in Arctic operating conditions, and fastener loosening due to high-frequency vibration in a stamping press—reveals that seemingly minor environmental factors can cascade into complete system failures. By implementing proper condition monitoring, material selection, and fastener security protocols, these failures could have been prevented, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in downtime and repairs.