Your Leading Pneumatic Linear Actuator Supplier

 

IKNOW insists on customer focus, providing one-stop pneumatic fluid solutions and personalized pneumatic actuator customization services to help customers achieve greater success. Simple, safe and sustainable, pneumatic linear actuators – or pneumatic cylinders as they are better known – provide a reliable, low-cost means of generating linear motion. As such, these industrial workhorses are used far and wide across many industrial applications. We provide excellent one-stop services including comprehensive after-sales support such as spare parts, product training, and rapid response services.

 
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Why Choose Us?

Rich Experience

Since 2006, IKNOW has been committed to the fluid control system of pneumatic actuators. With almost two decades in the industry, we have honed our expertise to deliver exceptional solutions.

Custom Service

We offer personalized services from cylinder selection to material choice, guaranteeing stable and efficient product operation in diverse environments, tailored to customers' needs.

Quality Guaranteed

We set up a professional product performance testing and inspection center, and standardize production in strict accordance with ISO9001 management system to ensure that each product can meet the actual needs of customers.

Wide Range of Applications

Our services cover construction, bio-medicine, fire fighting, water supply and drainage, petrochemical, metallurgy, paper, power and other industries, and have won unanimous praise from customers.

 

Specifications of Pneumatic Linear Actuator

 

Actuator angle (adjustable range)

Temperature range

0-2000mm

-46℃to149℃(-51℉to300℉)

Maximum output torque of cylinder

Allowable air source pressure

1006763N

2bar-10bar(29psi-145psi)

Power source

Control options

Pneumatic

Double Acting

Mounting

Certifications

ISO5211

SIL 3,CE

Optional modules

Valve Compatibility

Pneumatic accessories, brackets

Gate valve, globe valve, exhibition valve

Manual

Customization

TM3 top-mounted side-mounted manual

Color, material, temperature

 

Features of Pneumatic Linear Actuator
Gate Valve Pneumatic Actuator

Accuracy. Pneumatic actuators routinely have positional errors of 0.1 in. and repeatability within .001 in.

Pneumatic Piston Actuator

Temperature resistance. Pneumatic actuators can withstand temperatures from −40°F to 250°F (−14°C to 120°C).

Pneumatic Globe Valve with Top Handwheel

Safety. Pneumatic actuators do not use hazardous materials, so they pose no environmental or health hazards. They also do not use a motor so there is no possible magnetic interference, which lets them meet requirements for explosion protection and machine safety.

Air Piston Actuator

Low cost. The lightweight, durable actuators cost less than comparable hydraulic and electric versions. They also require little maintenance.

 

 

 

 

Precautions for Using Pneumatic Linear Actuator

 

 

Protocols for Start-up and Shut-down

This would prevent accidents, and the best way to do that is by setting clear start-up and shut-down procedures.

Before starting a system, operators should always check for leaks, make sure pressure is within operating limits, and ensure that all safety components are properly operating, such as pressure relief valves.

 

Air Pressure Monitoring

Continuously check the air pressure inside the system. The attainment of pressures beyond the limits may lead to hazardous malfunction. Digital pressure gauges, sensors, and alarms can help operators track the pressure in real time to avoid over-pressurization.

 

Emergency Stop

All the pneumatic systems should have a provision for an emergency stop right where it is easily accessible to avoid injury to operators in an event of malfunctioning and also allows them to cut the power supply in an emergency without posing any damage.

 

 

Applications of Pneumatic Linear Actuator
 

Bending and clamping

Compact pneumatic cylinders employ direct pressure to extend and retract a piston rod. This action is commonly used to impart bending and clamping functions in various automated manufacturing processes. In such cases, the benefit of using compact pneumatic cylinders is that they offer a lighter, space-saving, more configurable actuation method that doesn't sacrifice control, power or efficiency.

 

Valve actuation

Pneumatic linear actuators are often used with rising-stem valves to modulate the opening mechanism. They are commonly employed to control diaphragm and piston valves. With a diaphragm valve, air pressure moves the diaphragm up or down depending on whether the valve is normally open or closed. Piston actuators use the available air pressure to deliver the appropriate actuating force for the valve.

 

Material handling

Rodless pneumatic cylinders provide an optimal solution for material handling applications, such as pick-and-place processes in the food and beverage industry. These space-saving pneumatic linear actuators feature a piston connected to an external carriage by a magnetic or mechanical coupling system. Characterised by their long stroke, rodless cylinders are perfect for quickly, efficiently and precisely moving loads on a linear path.

 

Injection moulding

Pneumatic injection moulding involves injecting a specified amount of molten thermoplastic material under pressure into a mould. Pneumatic injection moulding machines regularly employ a double-acting pneumatic actuator to inject the molten plastic. In such applications, a flow control valve controls the airflow into the cylinder, while a directional control valve controls the direction of the piston movement.

 

Punching and pressing

Pneumatic punching machines use high-pressure gas from a compressor to create the downward force needed for punching metal and non-metal pipes and plates. The compressed air is conveyed through a pipeline to a solenoid valve, which the operator controls using a foot pedal. This engages the cylinder to exert the ensuing punching motion. Using pneumatics makes the whole process simpler, safer and more efficient.

 

Ordering Process

 

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Packaging & Shipping

 

Packaging details: Protective film, standard export carton or wooden case.

 

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FAQ

 

Q: What are the factors to be considered for selecting a pneumatic actuator?

A: To choose the most effective actuator for a particular application, critical information must first be ascertained. Factors such as load capacity, operation speed, stroke length, environment, orientation, and positional accuracy have to be identified and quantified.

Q: Do pneumatic actuators work by electricity?

A: The first big difference between electric and pneumatic actuators is where they draw their power from. Fitting to the name, electric actuators run on electricity, while pneumatic actuators run on air pressure.

Q: What is the common problem with pneumatic actuators?

A: These can include an inadequate power supply, defective wiring or connections, a damaged motor, or the failure of internal components. To address this issue, verifying the power supply is essential. For instance, if utilizing a 12V linear actuator, one must ensure sufficient voltage.

Q: What force causes the pneumatic actuators to operate?

A: Both pneumatic linear and rotary actuators use pressurized air to drive or rotate mechanical components. The flow of pressurized air produces the shift or rotation of moving components via a stem and spring, rack and pinion, cams, direct air or fluid pressure on a chamber or rotary vanes, or other mechanical linkage.

Q: How to see if a pneumatic actuator is working?

A: Apply power to the actuator and observe its response. If the actuator does not move or moves erratically, it indicates a potential problem.

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