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News Release from: SMC Corporation of America | Subject: CA2 metric cylinder series
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 December 2005
Redesigned metric cylinders are 5-15%
lighter
Several innovative design features in a redesigned metric cylinder series include a 5 to 15% reduction in weight, a 30% increase in cushioning capabilities and an improved 'floating' cushion seal.
SMC Corporation of America, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products has incorporated several innovative design features into their newly redesigned CA2 metric cylinder series The design improvements include a 5 to 15% reduction in weight, a 30% increase in cushioning capabilities and an improved 'floating' cushion seal
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The weight reduction was achieved by adopting aluminum die cast covers, allowing additional material removal compared to the previous casting method.
In addition, the cushioning capabilities were improved by increasing the volume of the cushion chamber and through the use of a "floating" cushion seal.
The new seal reduces jerky movements of the piston rod at lower operating pressures and increases the seal life significantly.
As a result, these new design features allow 30% more kinetic energy absorption during the cushioning at the end of the stroke.
The CA2 series is also available with SMC's new line of direct mount auto switches.
This style of auto switch is a space-saving feature and can be installed within the envelope dimensions of the cylinder covers.
* About SMC - SMC Corporation manufactures high quality actuators and cylinders, airline and air preparation equipment, high-purity products, vacuum components, instrumentation, and a host of fittings and accessories applicable to the pneumatic automation industry.
SMC has a total of 14 production facilities, 3 of which are in North America - Indiana, California, and Ontario, Canada.
SMC's global presence enables it to provide quality customer service in any part of the world.
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