Bimba Compact

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Flat-1®

Flat-1®

If your application is tight on space, a Bimba Flat-1® is the answer. With 19 recent design enhancements this compact and reliable cylinder is now “Blue and Improved” in each of the eight available bore sizes. The new “F Series” mounting option provides a direct interchange with a competitor's mounting pattern!

  • Permanent grease lubrication and rated for 3,000 miles of travel with L Option seals
  • Hard chrome plated piston rods improve rod seal life and performance
  • Re-engineered bumper design maximizes bumper performance and life
  • Optional thick-walled aluminum and composite cylinder bodies for unique applications
  • Additional options include low pressure hydraulics and magnetic reed switch compatibility
  • Multiple fail safe options and standard stainless steel fasteners at no extra charge

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Stainless Steel Flat-1®

Stainless Steel Flat-1®

Stainless Steel Flat-1® Cylinders are designed specifically for applications that require compact cylinders that will be exposed to frequent, corrosive wash down as is common in a number of industries such as food and beverage, health and beauty, or medical applications.

  • Bore Sizes: 9/16”, 3/4”, 1-1/16”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2” 3”, 4”
  • All Stainless Steel construction is highly corrosion resistant.
  • Hard chrome plated stainless steel piston rod maximizes rod seal life
  • IP69K rated design protects the cylinder from damage during wash down
  • Minimal mounting holes present only where specified reduces catch points
  • F Series Mounting Option provided a convenient mounting interchange to a popular competitive design.

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Flat-II® Non-Rotating

Flat-II® Non-Rotating

Flat-II® cylinders are ideal in applications where rotation is prohibited and space is minimal. Non-rotation is achieved using dual piston rods and a rod end block that ensures the rods work in tandem.  The Flat-II® eliminates the need for external alignment devices, such as guides, rods, and alignment posts or pins.

  • Bore sizes:  3/4", 1-1/16", 1-1/2", 2"
  • 304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
  • Standard oil impregnated bronze rod bushing
  • Stainless piston rod
  • Precision machined anodized aluminum heads
  • Maximum Pressure:  200 PSI (air only)

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Square Flat-1®

Square Flat-1®

Square Flat-1® series cylinders are a convenient alternative for horizontal and side mounting, with provisions for both bottom flush, or face mounting.  This design also minimizes the centerline distance when cylinders are mounted side by side.  With a variety of stroke lengths and options available, you can customize these cylinders to your application needs.

  • Bore sizes:  3/4", 1-1/16", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4"
  • 304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
  • Standard oil impregnated bronze rod bushing
  • Stainless piston rod
  • Precision machined anodized aluminum heads
  • Maximum Pressure:  150 PSI (air only)

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Square Flat-II® Non-Rotating

Square Flat-II® Non-Rotating

Square Flat-II® non-rotating, double acting cylinders provide the answer to applications where rotation cannot be tolerated.  Non-rotation is achieved with dual piston rods and a rod end block that insures the rods work in tandem.  This design eliminates the need for any type of external alignment devices and the square end caps allow for bottom flush or face mounting.

  • Bore sizes:  3/4", 1-1/16", 1-1/2", 2"
  • 304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
  • 303 stainless steel tie-rods
  • Stainless piston rod
  • Precision machined anodized aluminum heads
  • Maximum Pressure:  200 PSI (air only)

Flat-1® Multiple Power

Flat-1® Multiple Power

Bimba FO2, FO3, and FO4 series Flat-I® cylinders are double acting, single end rod cylinders that multiply the force output by supplying air to multiple pistons on extension. They save space and eliminate the need for a higher pressure system. Only one piston is powered on the return stroke, saving air volume and operating costs.

  • Bore sizes:  2-1/2", 3", 4"
  • 304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
  • Standard oil impregnated bronze rod bushing
  • Stainless piston rod
  • Precision machined anodized aluminum heads
  • Maximum Pressure:  100 PSI (air only)

Flat-1® Multiple Position

Flat-1® Multiple Position

The Bimba multiple position FOP Flat-I® is a double acting, single rod end cylinder that provides three positions with just one cylinder.  When air is supplied to Port 1, the cylinder extends to position 1.  When air is supplied to Port 2, the cylinder extends to position 2. When air is supplied to Port 3, the cylinder is fully retracted.

  • Bore sizes:  9/16", 3/4", 1-1/16", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3”, 4”
  • 304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
  • Standard oil impregnated bronze rod bushing
  • Stainless piston rod
  • Maximum Pressure:  200 PSI (air only)
  • Other positions (4, 5, etc.) are available as specials.

Space Saver®

Space Saver®

Space Saver® cylinders provide the power and stroke of standard cylinders in less than half the space.  They are ideal for use in machinery where space and weight are at a premium, and cost up to 50% less than standard models.  They are built to last using oil impregnated sintered bronze rod bearings and hard coated cylinder bores that eliminate scoring.

  • Bore sizes:  3/4", 1-1/8", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4"
  • Uniform base thickness makes mounting easy regardless of stroke
  • Cylinders are ideal for use on drill fixtures and other automated tooling
  • Valve hookup is made easy because the top cylinder port swivels 360°
  • Pressure:  0-150 PSI (air only)
  • Temperature:  -40°F to 250°F (to 400°F with Viton)

     

EF-I

EF-I

Bimba EF-I Series cylinders are compact, aluminum extruded body air cylinders.  The body is anodized in a special PTFE-impregnation process that provides superior wear characteristics. With its streamlined look, low cost, and low-profile switch, it is an excellent choice for space saving machine design and is interchangeable with similar models.

  • Standard metric threads for ports, mounting, and rods (Specify "E" option for inch threads)
  • Bore sizes: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 100mm
  • Dimensionally interchangeable with similar compact extruded aluminum body cylinders
  • 4301 (303) stainless steel piston rod
  • 4 models available
  • Grooves in body profile for low profile switches

EF-II

EF-II

Bimba EF-II series cylinders are compact, non-rotating, aluminum extruded body air cylinders. Non-rotation is achieved through twin guide shafts and an anodized aluminum tooling plate with high strength stainless steel fasteners.  With its streamlined look, low cost, and low-profile switch, it is an excellent choice for space saving machine design.

  • Standard metric threads for ports, mounting, and rods (Specify "E" option for inch threads)
  • Bore sizes: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 100mm
  • Dimensionally interchangeable with similar compact extruded aluminum body cylinders
  • 4301 (303) stainless steel piston rod
  • Hard chrome plated guide shafts
  • X option more than doubles maximum cylinder side load and moment

MACQ Series

MACQ Series

This medium-duty, extruded-aluminum-body, compact industrial pneumatic cylinder is offered through our MFD series partnership.  It's streamlined look offers a low cost, low profile option which is an excellent choice for space saving designs. Integrated switch profile grooves come standard for easy switch mounting.
  • Bore sizes of 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, and 100mm available
  • Up to 12 standard stroke lengths (stroke length availability varies by bore size)
  • Pressure Range: 15-145 PSI
  • Port Sizes available M5X0.8, 1/8 NPT, 1/4 NPT, 3/8 NPT (varies by bore size)
  • Magnets available
  • All "in-stock" items ship the same day

Twist Clamp

Twist Clamp

The Bimba Twist Clamp Cylinder combines linear and 90-degree rotary motion with an internal pin/cam mechanism. The rotary action moves a clamping arm away from the work piece, allowing for easy loading and unloading of parts. As the cylinder extends, the pin follows the groove and creates 90 degrees of rotary motion.

  • Standard U.S. customary (inch) threads for ports, mounting, and rods
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 140 PSI
  • Temperature Range: 15° to 160°F
  • Lubrication: PTFE grease
  • Anodized aluminum clamp arm ordered separately as an accessory kit
  • Piston seal: Nitrile (high-temperature option available)

EFF

EFF

The extruded flat lift table is an EF-I based guided cylinder, with four shafts for maximum rigidity.  It is designed for lifting applications where other non-rotating cylinders cannot handle an overhung load and space is at a premium.  It is designed to lift objects vertically, and should not be mounted horizontally or upside down.

  • Standard U.S. customary (inch) threads for ports, mounting, and rods
  • Bore sizes: 50mm, 80mm, 125mm
  • Four guide shafts offset loads and moments
  • Simple, efficient design provides economical alternative to other costly guided actuators
  • Convenient mounting surface provided by a wide tooling plate
  • Stroke lengths begin at 5mm and increase up to 100mm in 5mm increments

EFP

EFP

The Bimba EFP extruded flat multiple position cylinder is a double acting, single rod end cylinder that provides three positions in one cylinder package. This cylinder has a two piston design that saves space using the existing EF footprint and eliminates the need for an additional cylinder.  This unit can help simplify machine changeovers, there-by saving costs.

  • Standard U.S. customary (inch) threads for ports, mounting, and rods
  • Bore sizes: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 100mm
  • Easily interchangeable to other compact extruded cylinders of the same bore size
  • 4301 (303) stainless steel piston rod
  • Nitrile rod seal and wiper
  • Repairable and easy to maintain

EFQ

EFQ

The EFQ multiple-force cylinder is a double acting, single end rod cylinder that doubles the resultant force on extension.  It features a two piston design that saves space using the existing EF footprint and eliminates the need for higher pressure systems or unique configurations. Only one piston is pressurized on the return stroke to save air volume and operating costs.

  • Standard U.S. customary (inch) threads for ports, mounting, and rods
  • Bore sizes: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 100mm
  • Easily interchangeable to other compact extruded cylinders of the same bore size
  • 4301 (303) stainless steel piston rod
  • Nitrile rod seal and wiper
  • Repairable and easy to maintain
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