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AutomationDirect: Pneumatic air cylinders

AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes G-Series double-acting air cylinders ideal for use in product packaging, food processing, and other high-speed product manufacturing applications.

Pneumatic air cylinders
Pneumatic air cylinders

These pneumatic air cylinders have a 145 psi operating pressure and are interchangeable with other popular brands. The series was developed with a fully metric design to meet the ISO 15552 standard; features include adjustable cushions to provide end-of-stroke deceleration at both ends, internal magnetic material for sensor switching, G-thread (BSPP) female ports and three sides of longitudinal slots for inserting and securing sensors.

The series includes bore sizes from 32 mm to 100 mm and stroke lengths from 25 mm to 600 mm to meet a broad range of applications. Models feature flange, rod clevis, rod eye, foot mount, spherical rear pivot or rear pivot mounting options.

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