ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS When you need pneumatic control of force, motion and displacement to deliver unparalleled accuracy and resolution: It’s Airpot first. Motion Controlled. Problem Solved.

Start your design with an Accurate Force Pneumatics optimized system. hether you are designing or improving a product line to better serve your customers, or building specialized equipment to do high-level testing, precision assembly, or research, Airpot can be a valuable resource for you. Why? Because Airpot Corp. specializes and excels in applications for which precise, accurate pneumatic control of actuation, damping or displacement is required. At the heart of our capabilities you’ll find instrumentquality pneumatic piston/cylinder devices that employ precision technology and special materials...

A biomorph piezo actuator encapsulated in a protective skin provides a constant defense against humidity and contaminants. pressure control for our instrumentquality cylinders, we can provide them as a package to suit your specific needs. Each optimized system will include most of the critical components between the air supply and the force output needed to achieve the accuracy and precision actuation objectives of your design. This makes it possible for you to obtain the primary components of a high precision pneumatic system all together from one source, ready to install — all with the reassuring...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS AFP Systems Comparison / Selection Guide To configure a system, fill in each box at right with your preferred component. Contact Airpot for discounted package prices. ACTUATOR MODELS ACTUATOR MODELS Optimized AFP System Example Bore (inch) Maximum operating pressure (psi) Available in actuator type Self-Aligning ACTUATOR TYPES Airpel Plus FEATURES Self-Aligning Good Degree of force resolution accuracy Most precise repeatability Low friction (good = very low) Relative cost factor average: lowest = 1 [See Note 2] Minimum operating pressure (psi) Longest potential cycle...

Optimizing your system is as easy as 1-2-3. 1 Self-Aligning Actuator Airpel-AB ZERO friction The Anti-Stiction Air Cylinder Airpel Plus – 4x less friction 3 ControlAir transducers, precision and standard Filter-Filter-Regulators really clean air, precise regulation Four? The 4th step is the easiest of all. Contact one of our helpful design engineers and let’s get started. Visit us on the web at airpot.com, give us a call at 800-848-7681, or stop by the plant if you’re in the area. 35 Lois Street, Norwalk Connecticut 06851. Motion Controlled. Problem

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Self-Aligning Actuator Specifications Strokes (in) 0.5-6.0 depending on model (custom strokes and rod lengths available on request) Pressure range: full vacuum to (psi) 125 100 100 100 100 100 Force output at maximum pressure (lb) 4.75 10.5 30.9 70.1 128.9 240.5 Force factor rear side (factorx pressure = force output) .038 .105 .309 .701 1.289 2.405 Minimum pressure differential required for actuation (psi) .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 Typical piston friction as % of load (withoutside load)* .5-1.5 .5-1.5 .5-1.5 .5-1.5 .5-1.5 .5-1.5 ■ *Note: If operating at temperatures over...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Airpel Specifications - Imperial Models E9 Bore (in) Note: 1.281” bore available in metric Dimensional & Performance Specifications 0.5 –12 depending on model (custom strokes and rod lengths available on request)   Pressure range: full vacuum to (psi) Force output at maximum pressure on rear side (lb) Force output at maximum pressure on rod side (lb) Force factor rear side (factor x pressure = force output) Force factor rod side (factor x pressure = force output) Minimum pressure differential required for actuation (psi) Typical piston friction as % of load (without...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Airpel Specifications - Metric Models M9 Dimensional & PerformanceSpecifications General Specifications General 2 Strokes (mm) Maximum pressure: (MPa) 12.5 – 300 depending on model (custom strokes and rod lengths available on request) 0.7 Suitable for vacuum actuation? Force output at maximum pressure on rear side (N) Force output at maximum pressure on rod side (N) Force factor rear side [factor x pressure (MPa) = force output (N)] Force factor rod side [factor x pressure (MPa) = force output (N)] Minimum pressure differential required for actuation (MPa) Typical piston...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Airpel Plus Specifications MP9 Single acting, air extend Single acting, air extend Single acting, air extend Dimensional & Performance Specifications Air Cylinder Type Single acting, air extend Bore (mm) 10.0 –300 depending on model (custom strokes and rod lengths available on request) Strokes (mm) Force factor (factor x pressure [MPa] = force output [N]) Piston friction with air supply above 0.2 MPa (cylinder horizontal) Piston friction with air supply above 0.04 MPa (cylinder vertical) Maximum leak at 0.34 MPa (standard L /min) Operating temperature range (°C/°F) Weight...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Airpel Plus, explained Where does Airpel Plus fit in? o expand and enhance the Airpel family of accurate force, ultra low-friction air cylinders, we developed the Airpel Plus line. These Airpel models occupy the middle of the price / performance range between our standard Anti-Stiction® Airpel and the Force Without Friction® Airpel-AB.® By combining features and components from these original two designs, we are able to offer a high-performance air cylinder for applications requiring even lower friction than the standard Airpel but at a price well below our top-of-the-line...

ACCURATE FORCE PNEUMATICS Single acting, air extend Single acting, air extend Single acting, air extend Single acting, air extend Dimensional & Performance Specifications Part 1: General Specifications Air cylinder type 10.0–300.0 depending on model (custom strokes and rod lengths available on request) Force factor (factor x pressure [MPa] = force output [N] Minimum pressure (MPa) with cylinder horizontal (See Note 1.) Minimum pressure (MPa) with cylinder vertical Maximum leak at 0.2 MPa (standard L /min) Typical leak at 0.2 MPa (standard L /min) Piston friction (N) with air supply above minimum...