Rodless Cylinders save pneumatic installation space.
Press Release Summary:
Available in various bore sizes, Lintra rodless cylinders feature magnetic pistons and custom stroke lengths up to 28 ft, per user requirements. Stroke of cylinder is contained within length of unit, and all components are made of anodized, corrosion-resistant aluminum. Products are suitable for incorporation into machines within electronics, packaging, printing, and medical industries.
Original Press Release:
Norgren's Lintra Rodless Cylinder Range Saves on Valuable Pneumatic Installation Space
Littleton, Colorado, USA - September 2003. As engineers are faced with the drive to design machines that offer more functionality in smaller packages, so the need for components within the system to reduce in size grows. In response to this Norgren, the global pneumatics expert, is offering the Lintra Range of Rodless cylinders to deliver that all-important saving in terms of installation space.
The vital saving in installation space is due to the fact that the stroke of the cylinder is contained within the length of the unit itself. Ideal for use in a variety of applications, the Lintra Rodless cylinder is suitable for incorporation into machines within the electronics, packaging, printing and medical industries.
Featuring a magnetic piston the rodless design means there is no rod that can buckle or kink thus benefits in reliability are achieved. All stroke lengths are custom made to customer requirements with stroke lengths up to 28ft being available. Available in a wide variety of bore sizes, the Lintra has been designed for easy maintenance and all components are made of anodized corrosion resistant aluminum for durability.
More information on the Lintra series of Rodless Cylinders can be found at www.norgren.com.
Company information
Norgren is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pneumatic components and automation systems. It is the principal member of the Fluid Controls group within the $2.4 billion IMI plc.
From plants in Europe, America and the Pacific, Norgren manufactures and distributes a wide range of pneumatic components including cylinders, valves, air line equipment, tube fittings and associated fluid power components for use in pneumatic and electro-pneumatic automation and control systems. Norgren's customers can also make use of its associated services including technical advice, training and complete systems engineering assistance.
In the US, Norgren has a unique network of almost 100 distribution outlets operated by independent distributors. All Norgren's US manufacturing sites have IS09001 approval.
