'Free-mount' cylinder offers space-saving actuation
New from SMC Pneumatics is a range of mini free-mount cylinders,
designated CUJ, which is suitable for those seeking space-saving
actuators. For example, the smallest 4mm bore version measures just 10mm
wide by 15mm high by 13mm long (not including the stroke). With double-
or single-acting options, bore sizes range from 4mm to 10mm, strokes from
4mm to 20mm, and the maximum operating pressure is 0.7MPa. Mountable from
four directions, the actuators include a useful centring location plus an
integral circular keyway for mounting miniature piston position sensors.
Even the smallest 4mm bore unit can accept two sensors.