Stainless-steel bands make for durable rodless cylinder
Rodless MX cylinders from Tolomatic, Hamel, Minn., give users choices between three bearing technologies, each with a track record of long operational lives: THK caged ball for less friction, higher load and bending moments, and a longer life; solid field-replaceable bearings for up to 59% less stress; and internal bearings which are lubed for life and have the lowest breakaway pressures.
Stainless-steel bands keep out contaminants
while not expanding like elastomer bands, letting
them last longer and work better. The steel bands
also resist pressure spikes generated during highvelocity
cushion impacts. The piston is separated
from the load, even when the carrier deflects,
further extending the piston seals’ service life.
Other features include durable, custom-formulated
polyurethane seals, clear anodized aluminium
extrusions, adjustable cushions, mounted shocks,
double or single-end porting, and drop-in and easyto-
locate switches. The cylinder is available in both
inch and metric versions.
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