Rodless Cylinders Specifications

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Specifications

	Stroke		The maximum distance the shaft travels from fully retracted to fully extended.
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	Rated Load/Force		Note: This is not the maximum static load
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	Operating Pressure		Full required range of operating pressure.
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	Bore Size		Specify desired bore if unlisted above.
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	Breakaway Pressure		The pressure at which the cylinder slips, or breaks away.
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	Operating Temperature		The temperature range over which the device must operate.
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Actuation

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	Electrical		Electrically driven motors used to drive actuators.
	Hydraulic		Assembly or cylinders that are powered by a hydraulic fluid.
	Pneumatic		Assembly or cylinders that are powered by air.
	Electrohydraulic		A self-contained electrically driven hydraulic pump used to drive cylinders or actuators.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary drive types.
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Cylinder Configuration

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	Guided		A guided cylinder has rods, rails, or other components that guide the cylinder's motion
	Unguided/Externally Guided		Cylinder does not provide integral guide system; motion is guided by external hardware associated with the application.
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Coupling

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	Direct Coupled / Band Cylinder		Table, stage, or other moving element is mechanically connected to cylinder flange; sealing is required along travel, typically with plastic or stainless steel bands.
	Magnetically Coupled		Magnetically coupled cylinders maintain an enclosed cylinder; stage is moved by magnetic field coupling with the moving cylinder flange.  Design prevents contaminant entry into cylinder.
	Cable Cylinder		Cylinder has cables emerging from end(s) through a gland seal. The cable then passes up around a pulley and connects with the moving element, whose other end is attached to the cable from the opposite cylinder end.
	Other		Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary drive coupling.
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Body Material

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	Aluminum		Cylinder is constructed out of Aluminum.
	Plastic		Cylinder is constructed out of plastic.
	Steel		Cylinder is constructed out of Steel.
	Stainless Steel		Cylinder is constructed out of Stainless Steel
	Other		Any plate material not listed above.
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Mounting Options

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	None		A cylinder that has no designated method for mounting.
	Clevis		Cylinder is equipped with a clevis or eye attachment, which connects to the extended end of cylinder piston via threads.
	Double-end Mount		Nose and rear contain threaded bosses for nut attachment.
	Flange		Cylinder is equipped with a mounting flange or bracket.
	Floating Mount Bracket		Cylinder is equipped with a floating bracket for more convenient installation.
	Foot		Cylinder is equipped with a foot mounting bracket. A foot bracket is a type of flange, which rests underneath the cylinder.
	Lug		Lugs are short blocks attached to the side of the cylinder that have holes used to allow mounting to another surface.
	Face Mount		Threaded holes on front face for attachment.
	Nose Mount		Nose is threaded for mounting through hole with nut on other side.
	Rear Mount		Rear has tapped holes or mounting flange.
	Threaded		Cylinder is designed to mount to bolts via threaded holes in the cylinder head or cap.
	Trunnion		Cylinder is equipped with a trunnion mount. A trunnion is a specially designed mounting block, and can be located at the cap, head, or intermediate location.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mountings.
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	NFPA Mounting?		Mounting geometry conforms to standards of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Several standard configurations fall under the NFPA designation.
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Features

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	Adjustable Stroke		End points or total stroke length can be adjusted.
	Air/Oil Tandem		Cylinder uses an air / oil combination to provide smooth hydraulic-like motion. This combination is only used in pneumatic cylinders.
	Bumpers/Cushions		Cushions or bumpers for softening impact at ends of stroke.
	Closed Loop Control		This is sometimes called servo control. The cylinder has external devices that feedback a signal to the pump control giving it position information. A type of configuration is to use a servo / proportional valve on the cylinder.
	Double End Rod		Rod extends out of both ends of cylinder with attachment features such as threads on both ends.
	Encoder Feedback		Provides continuous output of position, analog or digital.
	Holding Brake		Works in conjunction with the self-locking feature to increase holding force.
	Home / Limit / Position Switches		Has switched outputs that can limit travel.
	Linear Position Feedback		Provides continuous output of position, analog or digital.
	Integrated Overload Slip Clutch / Torque Limiter		A device used to allow for slip when torque exceeds overload limits.
	Integral Flow Control		Integral flow control incorporates a flow control valve or device that limits the amount of air or fluid that enters the cylinder.
	Integral Sensor		Cylinder is equipped with an integral sensor to monitor position and/or proximity.
	Intrinsically Safe		The cylinder can be used in hazardous environments.
	Magnetic Switch		Magnetic switch (Hall effect sensor, reed switch) indicates whether thruster position is in retracted or extended position.
	Multi-position		Endplate can be actuated to different positions along its stroke, not just the endpoints.
	Non-Rotating		Multiple rods or key feature to prevent the plunger from rotating.
	Protective Boot		Cover that protect moving parts against environmental damage.
	Self-Locking		When there is a loss of signal, the device will lock to its current position
	Shock Absorbers		Pneumatic or hydraulic fluid absorption of shock.
	Thermal Overload Protection		Motor has a thermal switch which trips when a preset temperature is exceeded.
	Water Resistant (Sealed)		Rated to resist moisture which could cause corrosion.
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