Multi-Power Booster section of CV9 Catalog
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Multi-Powei® Boosters Fabco-Air Multi-Power® Boosters provide a convenient, low cost way of adding the control, rigidity, and power of hydraulics to an air powered machine. Boosters use shop airto raise the pressure of another gas or liquid.They are compact, and versatile finding use in numerous of applications such as clamping, shearing, pressing, crimping, bending, testing, and many more. When relatively small volumes of high- pressure fluid are called for intermittently boosters show obvious advantages over continuously running hydraulic systems. For applications where high pressure must be maintained for prolonged times, boosters are ideal. After the booster strokes, there is no further energy input required and no heat build up. A booster can be mounted in almost any convenient location, and most of its control valves are installed in the low-pres- sure circuit where lower cost components save costs over hydraulics. The input is shop air, or any compat- By selecting the proper combination of boresize, stroke, powerfactorand regulat- ing the input air pressure, the exact output pressure and required volume can be Since it is a basic booster without controls built-in, it can be adapted and controlled to perform a wide variety of applications. Fabco-Air boosters are not limited to cylinder applications. They may be used wherever a small volume of high- pressure media is required. • Low initial cost: Boosters can eliminate the need for costly hydraulic systems. » Low energy cost. Boosters hold pressure indefinitely without energy loss. Save space: Boosters can usually be mounted directly on the machine unlike pumping units which are large and bulky. • Smooth power: Boosters give the work cylinder the rigid, smooth, controlled mo- • Safe: Boosters can be completely air operated to function safely in a potentially hazardous environment. • Clean: Air to air boosters have no oil or liquid to contaminate the surroundings. Atmospheric Pressure Inlet to Booster: Series BA Pressurized Inlet to Booster: Series BP Gravity Feed Oil or Fluid Pressurized Input to Booster Check Valve [ High (Boosted) Pressure Output 500 psi Maximum This series is built for use on systems in which the input to the booster will be gravity fed (no pressure) fluid or atmospheric pressure gas. It requires a 4-way air valve for operation. Porting is provided on the unit for the multiple piston power stroke and the single piston reset stroke. (See example circuits on page 6.11.) High (Boosted) Pressure Output 500 psi Maximum This series is built for use on systems in which the input to the booster will be pressurized fluid or gas. It requires a 3-way air valve for operation. Porting is provided on the unit for the power stroke only. When power stroke air is removed, the pressurized booster input will reset the pistons. (See example circuits on • 2 Ports in boost chamber for inlet/outlet. Note: Check valves are not included. • Internally lubricated Buna-N seals • U-Cup and O'Ring seals on the booster piston Heavy duty, corrosion resistant Aluminum tubing: Hard anodized ID, Black anodized heads. ■ Plated tie rods and nuts. ■ 1.9 through 4.8 power factors Specifications subject to change without notice or incurring obligation

Sizing Guide and How to Order Sizing Guide Model Number Code other stroke Power Factor Description Specify Rubber Bumpers, Driving End -BR Adjustable Extend Stroke -AS 6" Stroke maximum. Full stroke Extend Port Bushing Both Ends Both Ends High Flow Vents Any port or vent not specified will be in position shown on page 6.3 for Reed Switches and Electronic Sensors (Order Sensors separately) Pneumatic Continuous Cycling -L t Note: Additional cylinder length required: for Option -E add 1 " to driving end stage only; for 1/2 NPT Ports Option see page 6.5. 1. Specify Series and Bore BA 21/2 x 2 -...

-FF Front Face Mount; Output End Rectangular Flange Fabco mounting pattern Multi-Powei® Boosters -FFA Front Face Mount; Output End Rectangular Flange NFPA (MF1 ) mounting pattern -WF Extended Tie Rod Mount, Output End Only To order Extended Tie Rod Mount Specify Suffix If a non-standard extension is required, specify by adding the required length to Specifications subject to change without notice or incurring obligation 3-19-03

Mounting Styles with Dimensions -RF Rear Face Mount; Driving End Rectangular Flange Fabco mounting pattern -RFA Rear Face Mount; Driving End Rectangular Flange NFPA (MF2) mounting pattern -fife- ™-fife- Foot Mount Universal Seal Kits Specifications subject to change without notice or incurring obligation

Viton Seals Multi-Powei® Boosters Option Use for elevated temperatures (-15° to + 400°F) or -V compatibility with exotic media. Consult engineering for compatibility information. Extend Port Bushing Both Ends Both Ends Output Port Plugged Standard Driving Port Plugged The end plug is replaced with an ex- tended plug of black anodized aluminum with afemale NPT port.The standard end Use for plumbing convenience, or when higher flows are required for higher cycle speeds and/or viscous fluids. Also see 1/2 NPT ports in heads, Op- Wrench Flats 1/2 NPT Ports in Heads Option O'Ring Tube Seals...

Option Specifications Port Positions (Facing Output End, see Drawings All Ports with Mounts: -FF, -FFA, Output Vent Driving All Ports with Mount -FT Output Vent Driving Rotate Standard For all other combinations of port locations specify each port location per the chart on the right. Any port or vent not specified will be in position shown Output Ports Specify Ported Baffle Port Specify Output Ports Specify Driving Port High Flow Vents Option -HF The atmospheric vent in the baffle is cut larger to provide less resistance to the air flow. Use when higher cycle speeds are required. Adjustable...

Multi-Powei® Boosters 749 Series Sensor with Integral Clamp for 4" Bore Boosters (shown prewired) Female Cordsets available Booster Model Number This cylinder is equipped with a Magnetic Piston for use with Magnetically Operated Sensors. Other Magnetic Sensitive Devices Should be Kept at a Distance to Avoid Inadvertent Operation. Specifies Magnetic Piston (Order Sensors and Sensor Clamps Separately) • Option-E consists of a magnet bonded into the piston head. When the piston magnet moves past an external sensor, the magnetic field activates the sensor without physical contact. •...