[Rickertsen2]

To bad the pneumatics rules are ridiculously and unnecessarily strict. Under last year's rules these would be illegal. This is something i have expressed frusteration over repeatedly. I think the custom cylinder order form is ridiculous. There is SOO much more to the world of pneumatic actuators than a few sizes of Bimba Original line DZ mount cylinders and PneuTurn rotary actuators. I have sitting in front of me a stack of pneumatics component catalogs about a foot and a half high. The bimba standard line catalog takes up only about a quarter inch. Of that quarter inch, we are able to use a VERY limited variation of 2 different parts. This frusterates me to no end.

If used properly, you won't have any problems with PTFE tape. If you prefer, there are several companies that make liquid threadsealers that work excellent and are generally easier than PTFE tape. If it is the push lock fittings you are having problems with, you are probably cutting the tubing at an angle.