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Re: Pneumatic cylinder size

Bolding added for emphasis.

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Originally Posted by <R105>, Section 8, The Robot
<R105> There is no limit to the number of solenoid valves, air cylinders, pressure regulators, and connecting fittings that may be used on the ROBOT. They must, however, be “off the shelf” pneumatic devices rated by their manufacturers for pressure of at least 125psi. Besides the “free” pneumatic components listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form, additional air cylinders or rotary actuators may be purchased. However, they must be identical to those listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form (i.e. same part numbers), and obtained from a Bimba or Parker Hannifan distributor.
From the Pneumatics Components Order form (last page of the pneumatics manual), we see that only the following size & bore combinations are legal.

3/4" Bore: 0.5", 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 5", 6", 8", 10" strokes
1.5" Bore: 0.5", 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 11" strokes
2" Bore: 0.5", 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 12", 24" strokes
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