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Web Only Tubing Offer
We are currently offering our drums of Polyurethane tubing in black, blue and clear with a web only discount of 15%. This gives a huge saving over the price of buying the equivalent length in 25m coils. OD mm No.of … Continue reading
Air Tools Reductions
Metal Work ONE Units Reductions
Until March 24th 2013 you can claim a massive 25% discount on our most popular range of Metal Work ONE Units. Visit our website or call our order line today on 0191 521 4140 to grab a great bargain – while stocks … Continue reading
Metalwork ONE Units
We have recently added Metalwork ONE Units to our webstore. Please click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRqio57Jr6Q to view a video showing some of the features and benfits of these units. If you subscribe to our newsletter you will also receive an … Continue reading
Collet Fixtures
Collet Fixtures Q: Is there a way of firmly holding piston rods with an air powered device? A: Use an air locking collet fixture. The device operates just like a single acting cylinder; air to close or open, spring to … Continue reading
Non-Rotating Cylinder Presses
Non-Rotating Cylinder Presses Q: How do I prevent the tooling attached to my air press rod from turning? A: Order the press cylinder with a non-rotating rod option. This can be a cylinder with flats on the piston rod or … Continue reading
Non-Lubricated Air Circuit
High Temperature Operations
High Temperature Operations Q: I have an application in a high temperature environment. What should I do to avoid complication? A: The control valve powering the cylinder should be mounted as far away from the heat as possible. While temperatures … Continue reading
Cylinder Side Load Reduction
Side Load Reduction Q: How may I minimize the adverse effects of cylinder side loading? A: Be sure that the object being moved is in exact alignment with the piston rod. If the cylinder is rigidly mounted and the rod … Continue reading
Space Saving Type Cylinders
Single and Double Rods
Single and Double Rods Q: What is the difference between a single and double-rod cylinder? A: Single-rod cylinders have a piston rod protruding from only one end of the cylinder. Double-rod cylinders have a common rod, driven by a single … Continue reading
Adjustable Cylinder Stroke
Adjustable Stroke Q: Is it possible to make the stroke of a cylinder adjustable? A: Yes. Double-acting cylinders may be ordered with a common rod that protrudes from both cylinder end caps. A nut may be placed on one rod … Continue reading
Reciprocating Cylinders
Reciprocating Q: How do I get a cylinder to reciprocate automatically? A: Order your cylinder with pneumatic, Hall Effect or Reed switches, or stroke completion sensors. These devices will send signals to double pressure or solenoid operated valves that will … Continue reading
Pressure Maintenance
Pressure Maintenance Q: How do I maintain a constant cylinder force output when my air pressure supply fluctuates? A: Set an air regulator ahead of your valve at a pressure that may always be maintained. Example: Depending on the time … Continue reading