How to Select the Right Pneumatic Cylinder?

How to properly size and select a pneumatic cylinder?

1. Bore Size:
  Based on your required load, select operating pressure and stroke direction, then calculate the appropriate bore diameter using standard formulas—or refer to cylinder force output tables.

2. Stroke Length:
  Determine the required workpiece travel distance to define cylinder stroke.

3. Cushioning Type:
  Choose between non-cushioned and adjustable cushion cylinders. Select adjustable cushioning if impact-free deceleration at stroke end is required.

4. Lubrication Method:
  Options: lubricated or non-lube (oil-free). Use oil-free cylinders in contamination-sensitive industries like food or pharmaceuticals.

5. Cylinder Series:
  Once the above parameters are set, select an appropriate series from Wuxi Huatong Pneumatic’s product catalog.

6. Mounting and Connection Style:
  Choose suitable mounting accessories based on application and installation constraints.

7. Magnetic Switches:
  Used for position sensing and signaling. Prerequisites: aluminum (or stainless steel) end caps, barrel, and piston with an embedded magnetic ring. To select a switch, confirm operating pressure and current, then match technical specs from Huatong’s product documentation.