AVENTICS/NUMATICS F Series Non-Rotating NFPA Interchangeable Cylinder
The F Series is a Non-Rotating NFPA Interchangeable pneumatic cylinder line that provides the solution to specific applications where piston rotation is not acceptable. Our innovative dual rod design provides precision positioning and linear movement. This makes the F Series ideal for a multitude of high-tech applications. Tube The tube is hard coat anodized. The hard coating is an electro-chemical process which produces a very dense surface of aluminum oxide. This surface has extreme hardness (60 RC.), excellent wear and corrosion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction. Additionally, profile tubing is standard on 1-1/2” through 2-1/2” bore sizes (3-1/4” and 4” bores are the tie rod construction). End Caps The end caps are accurately machined from (6061- T6) solid aluminum bar stock. They are anodized for corrosion resistance. Additionally, a recess on the piston-mating surface (at both ends) enables the air to work on a larger piston area for effortless breakaway. Rod Bushing The F Series includes a graphite filled, cast iron rod bushing that is extra long in length. Graphite filling offers the best bearing surface when using a hard chrome plated piston rod. Cast iron provides maximum resistance against wear. The added length adds superior alignment and support of the piston rod as well as provides maximum load bearing support. Rod Seal and Wiper The unique rod seal and wiper combination is made with carboxilated nitrile with PTFE compound and is selflubricating and durable. The rounded lip design ensures proper sealing and long life. Piston Rod High strength steel (100,000 psi minimum yield) piston rod has a ground, polished, and chrome plated surface. This surface provides maximum life for both the rod bushing and the seals. Retaining Plate The steel retaining plate has dual functions. It retains the bushing as well as inhibits rod rotation. Precise tolerances on both the bushing and the retaining plate allows for a exact fit which prevents rod rotation. By simply removing the four countersunk screws that maintain exact alignment, the orientation of the piston rod and tooling plate can be rotated 90° without cylinder disassembly. Tooling Plate The tooling plate is machined from solid steel. The tooling plate is reversible, offering both a flush or concentric mount. Piston Seal The piston seal is a carboxilated nitrile with PTFE compound for selflubricating. The “T” seal with back-up ring construction prevents rolling and seals at all pressures. Wear Band The wear band is a stable, lubricating strip located on the piston. We separated the load bearing points by locating the wear band at the rear of the piston. This maximizes column strength at full extension. Piston The solid aluminum alloy piston is strong and durable.