8. Conclusion
Pneumatic motion automation is a mature technology. Pneumatic cylinders have been available for several decades. Since this type of equipment is now manufactured on a large scale, manufacturers are looking to reduce manufacturing costs.
Originally designed for linear movements, rotary cylinders can now be found in many applications. For the future, the trend is to integrate pneumatic cylinders into mechanical functions, such as pneumatic clamps, separating cylinders, clamping cylinders, indexing cylinders...
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Glossary
Bibliography
- (1) - HESSE (S.) - Rationaliser grâce à la manipulation. - Version anglaise : https://frscribe.com/doc/7339269/99-Pneumatic-Applications (1994).
- (2)...
Standards
- Pneumatic transmissions – Single-rod cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 8 mm to 25 mm bores – Basic and installation dimensions. - ISO 6432 - novembre 2015
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders with detachable mountings, 1,000 kPa (10 bar) series, 32 mm to 320 mm bores – Basic dimensions, fixings and accessories. - ISO 15552 - juin 2018
- Pneumatic transmissions – Cylinders – Compact cylinders, 1,000 kPa (10 bar)...
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