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Re: What brand of pneumatics do you use?
We used mainly Bimba for cylinders, because they're more readily available (produced stateside), and offer more customization options. You can configure a cylinder on their site, and have a CAD model ready to test instantly.

We used to use FESTO, but have swapped over to Humphrey for solenoids, as their balanced series switch faster, and have better flow in a smaller package.

For fittings, we had a mix of SMC/Parker, which were swapped over to Norgren (Norgren has the inside of the fitting hex broached, so you can tighten them with an allen wrench, a lifesaver in tight spaces)

Through FRC, I now work for a fluidics (Hydraulic and pneumatic) distributor. If you have any questions, or are looking for a certain part, I'd be happy to help
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