Combining functionality with performance, the smart cylinder is designed to deliver a wealth of benefits to the machine design engineer. Suitable for use in most machine building applications, the unit is compliant to ISO and VDMA 24562 standards within the VDMA envelope.

Featuring an integrated valve, the smart cylinder contains its own sensors, flow regulators, adjustable cushioning, integrated 5/2 or 5/3 valve and ASI Bus or multipole Fieldbus connections inside the casing. The actuator is interchangeable with other VDMA actuators across the range from 32-100 mm bore.
IMI Norgren Inc., 5400 S. Delaware St., Littleton, CO 80120. 303-794-2611. www.norgren.com.

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