Rear Mount Air Cylinders
Description
Rear mount air cylinders are pneumatic devices designed to provide linear motion. They are characterized by having tapped holes or a mounting flange located at the rear of the cylinder, which allows them to be securely attached to a surface or structure. These cylinders are used to convert compressed air energy into mechanical energy, resulting in the movement of a piston within the cylinder.
Working Principle
Rear mount air cylinders operate by using compressed air to move a piston within a cylindrical chamber. The air pressure is applied to one or both sides of the piston, depending on whether the cylinder is single-acting or double-acting. In a double-acting cylinder, air pressure is alternated between both sides of the piston to create extend and retract forces, allowing for more controlled movement. This design is particularly useful because it provides precise control over the piston’s motion, making it suitable for applications requiring accurate positioning and repeatable operations.
Applications
Rear mount air cylinders are used in a variety of applications where precise linear motion is required. Specific examples include:
- Automated manufacturing systems: These cylinders are often used in assembly lines to move parts between different stages of production.
- Material handling equipment: They can be employed in conveyor systems to push or pull items along a track.
- Packaging machinery: Rear mount air cylinders are used to operate mechanisms that fold, seal, or cut packaging materials.
Advantages over other Air Cylinders
One of the main advantages of rear mount air cylinders is their ability to be securely mounted in a fixed position, which is beneficial in applications where stability and alignment are critical. The rear mounting configuration allows for easy integration into existing systems without requiring significant modifications. Additionally, the use of double-acting cylinders provides enhanced control over the piston movement compared to single-acting cylinders, which rely on external forces for retraction.
Limitations
Rear mount air cylinders may have limitations in terms of the space required for installation, as the rear mounting configuration can necessitate additional clearance behind the cylinder. Furthermore, the performance of these cylinders is dependent on the availability and consistency of compressed air supply, which can be affected by environmental conditions or system inefficiencies.
Considerations
When selecting rear mount air cylinders, several factors should be considered:
- Initial costs: The cost of the cylinder itself and any additional mounting hardware should be evaluated.
- Operating expenses: The cost of maintaining a compressed air system, including energy consumption and air supply maintenance, should be considered.
- Durability: The materials used in the construction of the cylinder, such as aluminum or stainless steel, can affect its longevity and resistance to wear.
- Accuracy: The precision of the cylinder’s movement is crucial for applications requiring exact positioning.
- Replacement and maintenance costs: The ease of accessing and replacing the cylinder, as well as the availability of spare parts, can impact long-term maintenance expenses.
from Compact Automation
The Compact ® Composite Cylinder is your complete motion control solution for medical and food grade applications, or wherever lightweight, washdown and corrosion resistance is required. Composite Cylinder ManufacturersWith a wide range of both imperial and metric sizes to choose from, we can... [See More]
- Mounting: Clevis; Double-end Mount; Rear; Threaded
- Operating Pressure: 125 to 150
- Stroke: 4
- Bore Size: 0.5000 to 2
from PHD, Inc.
New Generation Series CV Cylinder design enhancements include increased width of PTFE wear ring for greater support, durability, and increased piston seal retention for higher speed applications. A new imperial design of the Series CV Cylinder is available with imperial ports, stroke length, and rod... [See More]
- Mounting: Rear; Threaded (optional feature); Pivot
- Operating Pressure: 7.5 to 150
- Stroke: 20 to 40
- Bore Size: 0.7874 to 3.94
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 16
from ASCO
The A Series is an aluminum NFPA Interchangeable cylinder line that is designed and built to excel in the most demanding applications. The A Series encompasses many value-added features such as an extra long graphite filled cast iron rod bushing and a standard oversized wear band that is located on... [See More]
- Mounting: Face; Rear; Threaded; NFPA; Sleeve Nut
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 99
- Bore Size: 1.5 to 6
from FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc.
Features. Fluoropolymer is adopted as the seal part material. Friction resistance is small and it is able to keep stable. Long stroke 300 mm[11.81 in.], heat-resistant 200 ℃ [392F] specifications are also available. *Please contact us as it will be custom order. Applications. Precision... [See More]
- Mounting: None; Flange; Foot; Face; Nose Mount; Rear; Trunnion; Pivot
- Rated Load/Force: 0.4496
- Stroke: 0.3937 to 11.81
- Operating Pressure: 1.45 to 102
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 4
from ASCO
The In Force Cylinder Line is a heavy-duty , steel body cylinder line that is designed and built to exceed all your strenuous application requirements. The ASP Series is an NFPA Steel Body pneumatic cylinder line. The ASP Series encompasses many of the same proven design features as our original... [See More]
- Mounting: Rear; NFPA; Square Mount
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 99
- Bore Size: 8 to 14
from FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc.
Standard BF cylinders using dry-bearing are designed in a variety of sizes from 10 to 200mm(0.39 ～7.87in). Features. FC Series are standard type of BF Cylinders. They are designated in a variety of sizes from 10 to 200 φ(0.39 ～7.87in.). Each size has both a single action type and a... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Foot; Face; Nose Mount; Rear; Trunnion; Pivot
- Operating Pressure: 1.45 to 102
- Stroke: 0.2362 to 12.6
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 140
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Face; Rear; Threaded; NFPA; Flush Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from ASCO
The C Series is a robust compact cylinder line that is designed to fit tight space requirements. The low profile design and variety of mounting options makes this cylinder line extremely popular. Furthermore, its unique style and diversity makes the C Series a one of a kind compact cylinder line. [See More]
- Mounting: Face; Rear; Round Head and Cap
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 20
- Bore Size: 0.7500 to 4
from FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc.
Compliant with JIS mounting instructions. Available to attach sensor. Features. PC cylinder is compliant with JIS, which gathered unrivaled characteristics of BF diaphragms. It is compliant with specifications of cylinder installing size 1PS of JIS B 8368. Extremely little air-leakage. Implanted... [See More]
- Mounting: None; Flange; Foot; Face; Rear; Trunnion; Pivot
- Operating Pressure: 2.18 to 102
- Stroke: 0.3937 to 1.97
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 140
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MN" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Rear; Threaded; NFPA; Tie-Rod
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 5
from ASCO
Delrin ® Corrosion Resistant Cylinders. Features. Delrin ® head, cap and piston provide excellent corrosion resistance in wash down environments where cylinders are exposed to moisture and certain solvents.*. Stainless steel rod and tube complete the corrosion resistance package and provide... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; Nose Mount; Rear
- Operating Pressure: 100
- Stroke: 0.0 to 32
- Bore Size: 0.7500
from FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc.
Features. SC Series have linear ball bearings in it, and the same size and structures with FC Series so that it takes the best advantages of the features of BF diaphragms. Good responsiveness to pressure variations. Actuation by a very low pressure. The friction when a lateral load is applied... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Foot; Face; Nose Mount; Rear; Trunnion; Pivot
- Operating Pressure: 1.45 to 102
- Stroke: 1.65 to 12.6
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 140
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MN" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 7
from ASCO
The file hard (60RC) high strength aluminum alloy tube provides a smooth corrosion free sealing surface and excellent abrasion resistance. Head and cap are machined from (6061-T6) solid aluminum bar and anodized for corrosion resistance. A recess at the piston mating surface allows the air to work... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 99
- Bore Size: 1.25 to 8
from FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc.
Features. We achieved the lowest friction and the highest sensitivity in this series with thinner BF diaphragms.(Anti pressure ：up to 0.4MPa[58.02psi] or less ）. It became available to decrease the value of frictional resistance comparing with our standard BF cylinder which is known... [See More]
- Mounting: None; Flange; Foot; Face; Rear; Trunnion; Pivot
- Rated Load/Force: 5.28 to 10.57
- Stroke: 1.65 to 3.07
- Operating Pressure: 1.45 to 58.01
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MN" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from ASCO
The F Series is a Non-Rotating NFPA Interchangeable pneumatic cylinder line that provides the solution to specific applications where piston rotation is not acceptable. Our innovative dual rod design provides precision positioning and linear movement. This makes the F Series ideal for a multitude of... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 20
- Bore Size: 1.5 to 4
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MN" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Face; Rear; NFPA; Bottom Tap
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from ASCO
Head and cap are machined from (6061-T6) solid aluminum bar and anodized for corrosion resistance. A recess at the piston mating surface allows the air to work on a larger effective piston area for faster breakaway. The longer bronze rod bushing provides a maximum load bearing support. The material... [See More]
- Mounting: Rear; NFPA; Square Mount
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 99
- Bore Size: 8 to 14
from ASCO
The M Series is a stainless steel body air cylinder line that is the perfect solution for tight design budgets. This cylinder is reliable and is designed and built to maximize performance. It will exceed all of your light-duty cylinder application requirements. The M Series comes standard with a... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; Nose Mount; Rear; Trunnion; Through Rod, Front Block
- Operating Pressure: 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 4
- Bore Size: 0.3125
from ASCO
The S Series is a stainless steel NFPA Interchangeable pneumatic cylinder line. It is designed and built to perform in the toughest "wash down" applications. The stainless steel construction provides outstanding corrosion resistance while including a multitude of favorable design features. The S... [See More]
- Mounting: Rear; NFPA; Square Mount
- Operating Pressure: 150
- Stroke: 0.0 to 99
- Bore Size: 8
from ASCO
The quad ring rod seal and teflon wiper design provides proper sealing and long life. Tube end seals are compression type and reusable. The high strength profile design aluminum tube is hard coat anodized on the inner diameter. This provides a smooth corrosion free sealing surface and excellent... [See More]
- Mounting: Flange; Rear
- Rated Load/Force: 149
- Stroke: 0.0 to 10
- Operating Pressure: 150