Air cylinder

Firestone Industrial Products' (Carmel, IN) 2M2A "Microactuator" is a pneumatic bellows-type air cylinder designed to provide smooth actuation in place of an air or hydraulic cylinder.

Jan 31, 1997

Designed with small space applications in mind, its maximum dia is 2.2", with a minimum height of 1.2". It uses pressures from zero to 100 psi, and can lift 200 lb at 100 psi.

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