Thread: using cylinders as guides
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Unread 08-02-2007, 22:08
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Re: using cylinders as guides
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Originally Posted by jschinell View Post
We have cylinders that can not be used as actuators per this years rules, but we would like to use them as linear guides with no pneumatic tubing connected to them. Can we do that??:

POBOTs team 353
This is definitely a question for the FIRST Q&A and I strongly suggest that your team post it.

In my opinion, if there is no connection to the air ports and they are open so that no pressure can build up, the component would not be pneumatic and can be used.

Note that it must be COTS, you would have to account for the cost in your BOM and you must demonstrate to the inspector that it is safe.

JMHO.

Mike
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