Linear Thrusters BImba offers a wide variety of linear thruster options to accommodate applications where side or moment loading can be present. Sleek body designs incorporate a rugged construction and a cylinder integral to the thruster block to create a durable, space-efficient pneumatic cylinder. BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

Contents 293 ET Models 293 – Materials of Construction 293 – Engineering Data 294 – Engineering Specifications (ET Models) 295 – Dimensions (ET Models) 296 – Dimensions (ETS Models) 297 – Dimensions (ETD Models) 298 – Option Dimensions ETD with Shock Absorbers 299 – Option Dimensions ET with Shock Absorbers 299 – Option Dimensions ETS with Shock Absorbers 300 – Maximum Side Load 300 – Maximum Moments 301 – How to Order 302 – How to Repair 303 T Models 304 – Engineering Data 304 – Approximate Weights (T4 Models) 306 – Dimensions (Movable Housing Models) 307 – Dimensions (TE Models) 308 – Dimensions...

How It Works ET Series Extruded Thrusters Item # Assembly Bolt Zinc-Plated Steel Anodized Aluminum Hard Chrome Plated Stainless Steel Tooling Plate Retaining Ring Zinc-Plated Steel Nitrile (Fluoroelastomer optional) Nitrile (Fluoroelastomer optional) Anodized Aluminum Piston Seal Nitrile (Fluoroelastomer optional) Anodized Aluminum Guide Bushing Guide Shaft LINEAR THRUSTERS Rear Head Self-Lubricating Nylon Ball Bushings optional Stainless Steel Case Hardened Steel with X Option Anodized Aluminum Engineering Data Options: > 303 stainless steel shafts through 2" bore > Hardchrome plated shafts...

How to Specify Engineering Specifications (ET Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS Maximum Operating Pressure: Temperature Range: Expected Service Life: Cylinder Lubrication: 140 psi (10 bar) 15° to 160° F (-10° to 70° C) 1,500 miles (with filtered, lubricated air) PTFE grease Theoretical Cylinder Forces FORCE = Power Factor (PF) x Input Pressure PF x bar = kg; PF x psi = pounds Input = PSI Tooling Plate Endplay Maximum Tooling Plate Movement in Unloaded Condition (values in inches) ETS with Standard Bearings ETS with Ball Bearings Bore ET and ETD with Standard Bearings 125mm ET and ETD; with Ball Bearings...

How to Specify Dimensions (ET Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

How to Specify Dimensions (ETS Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS 296 Bore *Optional bumpers (EB) add .25" to overall length BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

How to Specify Dimensions (ETD Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

How to Specify Dimensions (ETD Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS **Quantity of Threaded Mounting Holes 4 *Optional bumpers (EB, EB1, EB2) add .25" per end to overall length Option Dimensions - ETD with Shock Absorbers BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

How to Specify Option Dimensions - ET with Shock Absorbers LINEAR THRUSTERS Option Dimensions - ETS with Shock Absorbers BIMBA BIM-PFL-0320 Catalog 2020 | For Technical Assistance: 800-442-4622

How to Specify Maximum Side Load LINEAR THRUSTERS Maximum Load “P” as shown for ET, ETS, ETD with Standard Bearings (pounds) ETS; by Stroke Bore Maximum Load “P” as shown for ET, ETS, ETD with Ball Bearings, Option “X” (pounds). For Ball Bearing mode, use 2x load rating for standard bearings in above table. Maximum Moments Maximum Radial Moment (Mr) as shown for ET, ETS, ETD Standard Bearings (inch-pounds) Standard Bearings For Ball Bearing model, use 2x Moment Rating for Standard Bearings in above table. Maximum Axial (Ma) and Cross (Mc) Moments as shown for ETD Standard Bearings (inch-pounds)...

An example of a basic ET unit with 16mm bore, 100mm stroke, inch series porting/mounting, medium duty shock absorbers on both ends, and magnetic position sensing. LINEAR THRUSTERS The model number of the Extruded Linear Thruster consists of three alphanumeric clusters designating product type, bore size, stroke lengths, and other optional components that together make up the complete part number to use in ordering. Use the ordering information below to build a valid part number. Please note that the following features are standard, and are included in all model numbers: E (inch series threading)...

How to Repair Bimba Linear Thrusters are repairable. A list of the individual components is given below that together make up Bimba Linear Thrusters. LINEAR THRUSTERS For questions or more information, contact Bimba Customer Service at 800-442-4622 (800-44-BIMBA) or e-mail [email protected]. Repair Parts (Extruded Thrusters) Item # Tooling Plate Retaining Ring Assembly Bolt Body Guide Bushing Guide Shaft Piston Seal Rear Head Repair Kits (Extruded Thrusters) The basic repair kit includes: piston seals, a rod seal, and a rod guide seal. Specify as K-B-ET- (bore size) - V (if applicable). 302 Basic...

Product Features T and TE Series Linear Thrusters 304 stainless steel body air cylinder with 303 stainless steel piston rod Large diameter 303 stainless steel shafts Case hardened steel shafts LINEAR THRUSTERS 304 stainless steel body air cylinder with 303 stainless steel piston rod Shaft collars Composite bearings Precision recirculating ball bearings Clear anodized aluminum housing and tooling plate Black anodized aluminum housing and mounting plate > Large diameter stainless steel shafts (hard chromeplated carbon steel on 2-1/2" and 3" bores). > Mounting plate and shaft collars optional. >...

How it Works Engineering Data (T-Series Models) LINEAR THRUSTERS > Case hardened steel shafts > Steel tooling plate and collars > Black anodized aluminum housing and mounting plate > Precision recirculating ball bearings > Internal Buna N or external urethane bumpers > Patented adjustable cushions* > Buna N magnet for position sensing > The two spring-loaded oiler ports on the housing face should > 304 stainless steel body > High-strength aluminum alloy porting ends > 303 stainless steel piston rods > Buna N “U” cup seals > Sintered bronze rod guide bushing receive several drops of medium to...