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A cylinder is a device that converts the pressure energy of compressed air into mechanical energy and belongs to pneumatic actuators.

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Main structure:
  • Cylinder barrel: The main body of a cylinder that guides the piston to move in a straight line.
  • End cap: Seal both ends of the cylinder, forming a closed space with the cylinder.
  • Piston: It moves back and forth within the cylinder, separating two chambers.
  • Piston rod: connects the piston to external loads and transmits mechanical energy.
  • Seals: Ensure the sealing of the cylinder to prevent gas leakage.

Working principle

  • The cylinder drives the piston movement through compressed air to achieve mechanical energy conversion.
  • Single acting cylinder: Only one end has a piston rod, and compressed air enters from one side to push the piston to move, returning by spring or self weight.
  • Double acting cylinder: alternate gas supply from both sides of the piston to achieve bidirectional movement, with greater output force and wider application.

Classification

  • There are various types of cylinders, suitable for different scenarios:
  • According to the action method:
  • Single acting cylinder: Unidirectional movement, requires external reset.
  • Double acting cylinder: bidirectional motion, strong controllability.
  • By function:
  • Buffer cylinder: Buffer when the piston reaches the end point, reducing impact.
  • Rotary cylinder: The piston drives the output shaft to rotate, suitable for rotary motion.
  • Gas liquid damping cylinder: Combining the cylinder and hydraulic damping, it moves smoothly.
  • Rod free cylinder: without piston rod, driven by magnetic field or cable, suitable for long-distance movement.

Application scenarios

  • Cylinders are used in various fields due to their advantages of simple structure, easy control and maintenance, and no pollution
  • Industrial automation: Drive conveyor belts, rotating tables, lifting tables, etc. to achieve material handling and assembly.
  • Mechanical equipment: excavator buckets, forklift forks, stamping press heads, etc., providing linear or rotational power.
  • Robots: Drive joint movements to achieve precise control.
  • Other fields: aerospace (rudder control), medical (ventilator drive), military (artillery control), etc.