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#070 Examples of LCA Mechanisms Utilizing Compressed Air System

Category : Pneumatic Drives
March18, 2011

Pneumatic actuators are the choice for LCA schemes in general for their ease of drive/control and low costs, instead of complex controls and performances. Here, some application examples of air cylinder LCA mechanism are introduced.
The examples shown are just references, and simply replicating them may not satisfy specific load requirements and expected positioning performances. Individual user application specific parameters and performance targets should be evaluated and appropriate designs should be applied with the guidelines shown below.

Air Cylinder Drive LCA Mechanism Design Reference Information
#TitleOutline
#064Points on Single Axis Slide Mechanism DesignAir cylinder trouble examples and countermeasures
#065Countermeasures for Pneumatic Actuator Air SuppliesPneumatic plumbing troubles and countermeasures
#066Clean Air System for Pneumatic ActuatorsLCA and "Air Quality" discussion
#067Troubles and Countermeasures for Air Cylinder SelectionsDesigns to avoid unstable performance/operations of air cylinders
#068Air Cylinder Selection BasicsAir cylinder sizing/selection discussed
#069
#070
Multi-point Positioning With Air Cylinders/Force Directional Control and Multi-position Control by Air CylindersDouble-action cylinders, dual double-action cylinders control methods discussed

(1) Rack & Pinion, Link Mechanism LCA Examples (see [Fig.1])

[Fig.1] Rack & Pinion, Link Mechanism LCA Examples

(2) Soft Gripping Hand LCA Mechanism Example (see [Fig.2])

[Fig.2] Soft Gripping Hand LCA Mechanism Example

(3) Conveyor Diverter LCA Mechanism with Double Action Cylinders (see [Fig.3])

[Fig.3] Conveyor Diverter LCA Mechanism with Double Action Cylinders

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