Pneumatic cylinders with hollow rod

Pneumatic cylinders with hollow rod are an interesting variant of traditional pneumatic cylinders: they offer additional functionality that makes them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, especially those related to vacuum systems.

Cylinders with Hollow Rod for Vacuum Applications

As the name suggests, this is a linear actuator which, in addition to providing the classic linear movement function, has a rod which is hollow. This hole allows the passage of compressed air or other fluids, thus complementing the mechanical movement.
The most typical application for this type of cylinder is vacuum systems, where hollow rod cylinders are ideally used to create depressions .

Artec Pneumatic Cylinders with Hollow Rod

Within the Artec Pneumatic catalogue, the ‘FT’ option in the product code key represents the version with hollow rod, but no double rod. Artec Pneumatic – which has specialized in cylinders for more than 40 years – can also offer pneumatic cylinders with hollow rod in the double rod execution.

Advantages of cylinders with hollow rod – FT option

The advantage of cylinders with the ‘FT’ option and standard rod is that the rear part of the rod remains fixed, allowing the vacuum generator to be applied directly to the cylinder. As a result, the overall dimensions of the cylinder in the application are considerably reduced compared to the double rod version.

The ‘FT’ option without double rod is available for the following cylinders:

– O SERIES cylinders to ISO 6432 Standard
Only in Ø 25 mm
Also in the version with anti-rotation hexagonal rod, which is particularly useful for preventing the suction pad from rotating during operation.

– H SERIES cylinders according to ISO 15552 Standard
In diameters Ø32-40-50-63 mm

– P SERIES cylinders to ISO 21287 Standard
Only in Ø32mm

Solution for industrial applications

Cylinders with hollow rod are an innovative and versatile solution for many industrial applications. Their ability to integrate two functions (linear motion and vacuum system) in a single component makes them an ideal choice for simplifying pneumatic systems and optimizing space.

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