Locking Cylinder holds load stationary at machine shutdown.
Press Release Summary:
Original Line Rod Lock cylinder incorporates clamp/cam device to hold piston rod in position upon loss of air pressure. Holding forces range from 40 lbs in 3/4 in. bore cylinder to 700 lbs in 3 in. bore. Device is available in 6 bore sizes from 3/4 through 3 in. Suitable for drop prevention in various applications, Original Line Rod Lock is also suitable as failsafe device in counterbalance applications.
Original Press Release:
Original Line Rod Lock Cylinder
July 3, 2002, Monee, Illinois - Bimba Manufacturing's Original Line Rod Lock cylinder incorporates a clamp/cam device to hold the piston rod in position upon loss of air pressure. Its simple and effective design provides a low-cost, reliable locking cylinder. Holding forces range from 40 pounds in a 3/4" bore cylinder, to 700 pounds in the 3" bore. The OL Rod Lock is available in six bore sizes, 3/4" through 3", with the same stroke length flexibility as the Original Line. This innovation is the first low cost alternative to bulky tie-rod style locking cylinders.
The Original Line Rod Lock is suitable for a wide range of applications. It is ideal for holding loads stationary at machine shutdown (drop prevention), as well as a failsafe device in counterbalance applications.
Assembly EXPO, Booth #15 107, September 24-26, Rosemont, IL
Pack EXPO, Booth #E-6829, November 3-7, Chicago, IL
For more information, contact B. Kokum, Bimba Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 68, Monee, Illinois 60449. Phone 708/534-8544, FAX 708/534-5767, Technical Assistance 800-44-BIMBA.
