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Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

I have had MUCH trouble getting BIMBA cylinders this season. In addition to the PDV order, I have also placed another order with a local distributor. We are now two weeks pasts the promised ship date and Bimba keeps putting off the ship date until later.

I am in need of two 3/4 inch bore single acting 6" stroke spring return cylinders to complete our robot. We are otherwise fully assembled.

Any recommendations for another manufacture?
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com) has these in stock. They should be BIMBA cylinders. McMaster ships all over the country and can get them to you in a couple days. Faster if you want to pay for it.

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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

We buy cylinders from Knotts suppliers in new jersey.
Not sure if they will service your location but they usually deliver in 2 days.

PM me if you need anything further.
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

Automation Direct ships same day. We ordered Friday and had them to Michigan Monday morning. Hey aren't Bimba, but they are a good quality affordable cylinder.
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

SMC is headquartered right here in central Indiana. They will ship same day or you can pick them up at will call in Fishers.

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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

For the country in general, I second Automation Direct (smaller selection, better price) and Mcmaster (has everything, reasonable price).
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

Thanks to all! I have plenty of options now.
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

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For the country in general, I second Automation Direct (smaller selection, better price) and Mcmaster (has everything, reasonable price).
+1 more for Automation Direct - there was a problem with our account (I no longer have access to the email address I used last year), and the next day I was speaking directly to their FIRST program associate from his home...solved my problem and got our two cylinders out immediately. It was probably the best customer service I've experienced.
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+1 more for Automation Direct - there was a problem with our account (I no longer have access to the email address I used last year), and the next day I was speaking directly to their FIRST program associate from his home...solved my problem and got our two cylinders out immediately. It was probably the best customer service I've experienced.
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

I'll add a + (or whatever number) for Automation Direct. They are offering free 2-day shipping if your order is >$50. Here is their selection:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/...ders_(A-Series)
And here is one option for what you need specifically:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/..._Bore/A12060SP

There are a couple of mounting options to look into too.
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Re: Sources for pneumatic cylinders BIMBA problems

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I'll add a + (or whatever number) for Automation Direct. They are offering free 2-day shipping if your order is >$50. Here is their selection:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/...ders_(A-Series)
And here is one option for what you need specifically:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/..._Bore/A12060SP

There are a couple of mounting options to look into too.
First link is missing a ")" at the end ...

Here is a list of other things teams typically get from AutomationDirect: Link
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