Thread: control of pneumatic actuators
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Re: control of pneumatic actuators
In conjunction with the center-closed valves, limit switches can be used to detect how far the cylinder has extended. Bimba makes a strap-on reed switch for their magnetic plunger series of cylinders. If you haven't got your KoP cylinders from them yet, just specify those styles for your testing.

A thorough exploration of either Bimba's or Festo's catalogs is indeed an off-season exercise. You think AP Calc is hard? navigation of some of the suppliers' offerings rivals it.
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