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From the INS archive · Published 30 June 1998

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Bimba Manufacturing Company

New ultra-compact pneumatic cylinders designed for long life

/INS · 30 June 1998
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As mechanical functions become increasingly automated and compact, the need for actuators to meet these requirements is growing. The EF1 and EF2 pneumatic cylinders from Bimba Manufacturing Company target this need in metric machine applications. Both models have bore sizes of 12mm to 100mm, with stroke lengths of 5mm to 100mm. Each is based on an identical precision extrusion that features integral mounting grooves for flush installation of miniature sensing switches.

Key to the improved durability is the cylinder's low friction, PTFE impregnated, aluminum extruded body, combined with long lasting bearings and seals, that result in an expected service life of 2500Km of stroke travel. Also contributing to the extended operating life are chrome plated steel guide shafts, self lubricating nylon bearings and nitrile seals.
Pneumatic actuation of mechanical functions varies from basic, non-critical applications such as material handling, to more precise uses in robotics, office automation and machine tools. The company reports that the metric, EF1/EF2 models are ideal for new or replacement installation in confined spaces, and will appeal to designers of automation systems and machinery. The EF2 cylinder is double acting and non-rotating with guide shafts and a tooling plate for guided motion tasks.
The Bimba Manufacturing Company, located in Monee, Illinois, USA, manufactures a full range of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic actuators. The company has three manufacturing facilities in the United States and one in the United Kingdom, each of which maintains a full inventory to provide rapid customer support. To assist design engineers, CAD drawings are available from Bimba's Web site at www.bimba.com.

Bimba's products will be exhibited at the following venues:
Mexican Manufacturing Week, September 10-13 1998, Mexico City

Hannover Messe, April 19-24 1999, Hannover

Information about other exhibition venues is posted on the company's web page at www.bimba.com.htm

For further information for readers and all sales leads, please contact:
Mr. William Kokum
Bimba Manufacturing Company, Monee, IL 60449-0068, USA
Tel: +1 708 534 8544, Fax: +1 708 534 5767

For editorial technical questions, please contact:
Mr. Michael McElligott
Bimba Manufacturing Co.
23 Maxwell Road
Woodston, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire PE2 7JD
United Kingdom, Tel: +44 1733 391078, Fax: +44 1733 391080

New ultra-compact pneumatic cylinders designed for long life
New ultra-compact pneumatic cylinders designed for long life
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