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Bimba: Compact pneumatic cylinders

Bimba Manufacturing Co. and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics have announced the addition of compact pneumatic cylinders to its full line of MFD products.

Compact pneumatic cylinders
Compact pneumatic cylinders

The new cylinders (MACQ series) are constructed with a robust, extruded aluminum body. Double-acting, available in 10 different bore sizes and a wide range of standard stroke lengths, the new cylinders can also be obtained with a magnetic piston to enhance position sensing. The new compact line is suited for a broad range of general automation processes, providing flexibility in space-sensitive machine design applications. The low-cost line is also globally interchangeable with industry alternatives, allowing for quick drop-in replacement parts.

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