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Re: changing position of air intake on cylinders

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
CAD you may not modify pneumatic parts.
Just to clarify—because I didn't forget about this very important provision—while you may not modify them, there is every indication that you are allowed to assemble pneumatic parts into configurations described by the manufacturer. (Consider solenoid valves, for example.)

Many repairable and special-purpose cylinders are capable of being assembled in multiple configurations. If you could show that the manufacturer supports that configuration (e.g. with the part manual), I would allow it.


As for the cylinder you posted, no, it can't be modified in the way you desire. The crimped seams can't be non-destructively rotated. Check Bimba's catalogue—I believe they offer their (essentially identical) Original Line cylinders with ports rotated 90°.