Pneumatic air cylinders are most commonly used in the engineering and manufacturing industries and are generally used to generate a build-up of pressurized gas. Now, the type of air cylinder used in these industries depends in a big way on the specific application and use in a particular industry. Today, in this post, we are going to give our readers a brief insight into 3 main types of pneumatic cylinders for their reference.
Single-Acting Pneumatic Cylinder
The single-acting pneumatic cylinders are mostly used in internal engines and as such operate on only one end of the piston. These cylinders rely on only a single element such as spring or a foreign load that pushes the piston in the other direction and thus creates the motion. Additionally speaking, pneumatic cylinders are quite common in pumps, hydraulic rams where they help with heavy-duty jobs such as lifting heavy materials.
Double-Acting Pneumatic Cylinders
Double-acting cylinders usually operate on both ends of the piston with one element being used for the outstroke and the other for in stroke. Likewise, while single-acting pneumatic cylinders are common in internal engines the double-acting cylinders are often a commonality in steam engines otherwise known as external engines.
Telescoping Cylinders
Telescoping cylinders are often the most commonly used air cylinders that are available in both single and double-acting. These cylinders have a piston rod which when activated “telescopes” as a segmented piston providing an extended reach. The telescope cylinders are quite common in industries with applications involving minimal pressure.
The choice of a pneumatic cylinder mostly depends on the desired application along with the shape, size and material which will be suitable for the specific role.
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