A pneumatic cylinder (also called an air cylinder) is a mechanical device that uses compressed air to generate linear motion and force. It consists of a cylindrical chamber, a piston, and a rod that moves in response to air pressure.
Types of Pneumatic Cylinders
1. Single-Acting Cylinders (SAC)
o Operate using air pressure in one direction; return by a spring.
2. Double-Acting Cylinders (DAC)
o Air pressure is applied alternately to both sides of the piston for movement in both directions.
3. Rodless Cylinders
o The piston moves inside the cylinder, but there is no external rod.
4. Telescopic Cylinders
o Consist of multiple nested cylinders that extend sequentially.
5. Rotary Pneumatic Cylinders
o Convert air pressure into rotary motion instead of linear motion.
6. Compact Cylinders
o Designed for applications where space is limited.
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