Bimba

Original Line® Hole Punch

The hole punch cylinder features permanent grease lubrication. Design enhancements have more than doubled the anticipated service life of this cylinder, designed with a 1″ stroke and includes a hardened steel cutter available in 7 different diameters. These cylinders are designed to punch millions of holes in thin poly material (3 mil thickness or less).

Bore sizes: 3/4″

Cutter diameters: 1/4″, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2″, 9/16”, 5/8”
Can be ordered with cutter omitted, allowing customers to add their own cutter design
Hollow rod design creates an air jet to eject the cut-out slug every cycle
NEW! Blue and Improved design doubles previous cylinder life
NEW! Permanent grease lubricant requires no additional lubrication during service

Original Line® Rod Lock

The “Blue and Improved” The Original Line® Rod Lock cylinder feature permanent grease lubrication. Design enhancements have more than doubled the anticipated service life of this cylinder, featuring a biased normally closed clamp on the piston rod that holds the rod in position when air pressure is not present.

Bore sizes: 3/4″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3″

The rod lock design is not a safety device
Hard chrome plated stainless steel piston rod
50 PSI minimum required to release locking mechanism

Original Line® Z-Line

The “Blue and Improved” Original Line® Z-Line cylinder feature permanent grease lubrication. Design enhancements have more than double the anticipated service life of this cyclinder, designed for extremely tough applications. This robust design features larger diameter, two piece piston rods that include a removable hardened rod stud.

Bore Sizes: 3/4″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/2″, 2″

Larger diameter two piece piston rods
Heat treated alloy steel rod end studs are easily removed in case of failure
Standard elastomer bumpers for quiet operation

Original Line® All Stainless Steel

The “Blue and Improved” all stainless steel Original Line® cylinder utilizes permanent FDA approved grease lubrication. Design enhancements have more than doubled the anticipated service life of these cylinders, which are perfect solutions for applications in food processing, packaging, medical, pharmaceutical, or marine industries where wash down solutions and corrosives are present.

Bore sizes: 5/16″, 7/16″, 9/16″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/4″, 1-1/2″, 1-3/4″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3″
Corrosion resistant stainless steel end caps
Urethane rod wiper limits ingress of application matter/chemical solutions into cylinder
PTFE based rod and pivot bushings

Original Line® with Plastic End Caps

The “Blue and Improved” Original Line® cylinder features permanent grease lubrication. Design enhancements have more than doubled the anticipated service life. This cylinder features acetal resin end caps, stainless steel rods and stainless steel bodies. They’re ideal for applications in environments requiring exposure to moisture, lubricants and specific solvents.

Bore sizes: 9/16”, 3/4”, 1-1/16”, 1-1/2”, 2”

Acetal resin end caps
Stainless steel rod standard
Optional air cushions

Space Saver®

Space Saver® cylinders provide the power and stroke of standard cylinders in less than half the space. They are ideal for use in machinery where space and weight are at a premium, and cost up to 50% less than standard models. They are built to last using oil impregnated sintered bronze rod bearings and hard coated cylinder bores that eliminate scoring.

Bore sizes: 3/4″, 1-1/8″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3″, 4″

Uniform base thickness makes mounting easy regardless of stroke
Cylinders are ideal for use on drill fixtures and other automated tooling
Valve hookup is made easy because the top cylinder port swivels 360°
Pressure: 0-150 PSI (air only)
Temperature: -40°F to 250°F (to 400°F with Viton)

Flat-I® Multiple Position

The Bimba multiple position FOP Flat-I® is a double acting, single rod end cylinder that provides three positions with just one cylinder. When air is supplied to Port 1, the cylinder extends to position 1. When air is supplied to Port 2, the cylinder extends to position 2. When air is supplied to Port 3, the cylinder is fully retracted.

Bore sizes: 9/16″, 3/4″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3”, 4”
304 stainless steel body prevents corrosion
Standard oil impregnated bronze rod bushing
Stainless piston rod
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (air only)
Other positions (4, 5, etc.) are available as specials. Contact your local distributor for info.

Flat-I® Multiple Power

Bimba F02, F03, and F04 series Flat-I® cylinders are double acting, single end rod cylinders that multiply the force output by supplying air to multiple pistons on extension. They save space and eliminate the need for a higher pressure system. Only one piston is powered on the return stroke, saving air volume and operating costs.

Bore sizes: 2-1/2″, 3″, 4″
Precision machined anodized aluminum heads
Maximum Pressure: 100 PSI (air only)
Square Flat-II® Non-Rotating
Square Flat-II® non-rotating, double acting cylinders provide the answer to applications where rotation cannot be tolerated. Non-rotation is achieved with dual piston rods and a rod end block that insures the rods work in tandem. This design eliminates the need for any type of external alignment devices and the square end caps allow for bottom flush or face mounting.

303 stainless steel tie-rods

Flat-II® Non-Rotating
Flat-II® cylinders are ideal in applications where rotation is prohibited and space is minimal. Non-rotation is achieved using dual piston rods and a rod end block that ensures the rods work in tandem. The Flat-II® eliminates the need for external alignment devices, such as guides, rods, and alignment posts or pins.

Square Flat-I®
Square Flat-I® series cylinders are a convenient alternative for horizontal and side mounting, with provisions for both bottom flush, or face mounting. This design also minimizes the centerline distance when cylinders are mounted side by side. With a variety of stroke lengths and options available, you can customize these cylinders to your application needs.

Bore sizes: 3/4″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3″, 4″
Maximum Pressure: 150 PSI (air only)

flat-I®
If your application is tight on space, a Bimba Flat-I® round body cylinder is the answer. These compact and repairable cylinders offer unequaled design, versatility and reliable performance. Many mounting and application specific options allow you to easily customize a Bimba Flat-I® cylinder to meet your application needs.

Bore sizes: 9/16″, 3/4″, 1-1/16″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3″, 4″
Several mounting options and stroke lengths available
3-Position
You can create a 3-Position cylinder from any single stage series of cylinder (Note: not available on multi-stage products). 3-Position cylinders simplify machine designs by eliminating the need for an additional cylinder to create a third position. They reduce space and the cost to mount multiple cylinders.

Bore sizes: 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3-1/4″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 8″
3-Position cylinders can be built with any single stage cylinders
Simplifies machine designs, eliminates additional cylinder needs to create third position
The micro-adjust option (MA) can be used to create an adjustable mid-stroke position
A variety of options are available to modify these cylinders to any application
Care must be used to provide proper air control valving and cylinder position performance
Back to Back
You can mix and match any series of cylinder together to create a “back to back” design. They must have the same bore size, and will be built as one unit that utilizes common tie-rods. Mounts include a full range of base, tie-rod, and head or cap trunnions for pivot mounting, or multiple mounts. Back to back cylinders provide positive “hard” stop positioning.

Combine any two series together for limitless design possibilities
Different stroke lengths can be provided for endless stroke position possibilities
“Hard” stops are provided with all four positions
Back-to-back cylinders are built with standard parts, reducing overall costs
Spacers can be used between the cylinders to allow room for side by side cap porting
Permanent lubrication design provides outstanding service life
FM Series with Rod Lock
FM series rod lock cylinders give superior locking forces that are rated highest in the industry. They are designed to bolt on to the FM series cylinders, allowing for easy maintenance. Rod lock cylinders are commonly used in applications that require emergency stops (E-STOP), intermediate stroke positioning, “drop” prevention, and precise holding applications.

Bore sizes: 1-1/2″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 3-1/4″, 4″, 5″, 6″
Anodized aluminum housing and precision ground tool steel locking mechanism
Response time = 200 ms
Rod sizes: 5/8″, 1″, 1-3/8″, 1-3/4″
Rated for millions of trouble-free rod lock actuations
Provides extremely low backlash and ZERO rod movement on actuation

Flush Mount Rod Lock
Flush Mount
FM series cylinders are one of the most versatile cylinders on the market. They feature (4) tapped holes at each end and flush sleeve nut construction at head end. FM series mounting kits convert the basic cylinder to rear pivot or flange mount, so they can be used in different applications by simply changing the mount.

Interchangeable with many older style NFPA manufacturers’ cylinders out in the field
Several bolt-on NFPA mounting kits available
Flush mount feature provides most compact design available in NFPA specifications
Standard and oversized rod available
Can be converted to a Tough-Duty (TD series) design with BP and FC options
Tough Duty
TD cylinders feature bumper piston seals, reducing machine vibration and allowing higher velocities to be achieved while reducing noise. Standard fixed cushions provide tamper free operation and guarantee cushion function at the end of each full stroke. A PTFE piston wear band providing low friction and long life operation in demanding applications is also standard.

The TD Tough-Duty series can be further customized by adding additional options
Standard and oversized rods available
Same features as TA series with addition of bumper piston seals and fixed cushions
Adjustable cushions optional for precise adjustments and maximum performance
IntelliSense® Kits
The Basic Kit contains IntelliSense® Sensor Interface Module, IntelliSense Sensors and IntelliSense Fittings. The Starter Kit adds a Class 2 power supply and cables for your first installation. The Data Starter Kits add an IntelliSense® Data Gateway to the Starter Kit for enhanced data logging and remote monitoring capabilities.

Real-time pressure monitoring
Actionable diagnostic data from you Bimba cylinder
IntelliSense® Networks are configurable and expandable to meet changing needs
MODBUS RTU compatible
Kit part numbers based on tube fitting required
Standard fitting sizes, 5/32”, ¼”, 5/16”,3/8”, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm tubing OD
IntelliSense® Pressure/Temperature Sensor
The IntelliSense® Pressure and Temperature sensor is a smart sensor that uses proprietary communication protocols to connect to an IntelliSense® SIM. Providing pressure readings every millisecond and temperature readings every second, the sensor can detect changes in performance as they happen.

Proprietary communication protocol for use with an IntelliSense® SIM
Stainless steel housing including 10-32 thread stainless steel pressure port
Silicone gel coated sensing element for enhanced media compatibility
IP69K Rated
Male four pin micro M8 connector
Included in all IntelliSense® Kits
IntelliSense® Sensor Cable
Shielded 4 wire cables to connect IntelliSense® Sensor Interface Module to IntelliSense® Pressure and Temperature sensor. Terminated with a Female 4 pin Micro M8 Straight connector and a 4 pin Female Micro M8 90 Degree connect. Two standard cable lengths, 2.0m and 5.0m, are available. Two 2.0m cables are included with each IntelliSense® Starter and Data Starter Kit.

Standard Length 2.0m and 5.0m
Braid 4 wire 0.25mm^2 shielded cable
Polyurethane jacketed
Operating Temperature: -4 F (-20C) to 176 F (80C)
Two female 4 pin Micro M8 connectors
2.0m cables included with IntelliSense® Starter Kit and IntelliSense® Basic Starter Kit
CS-7500 Series
Mead offers pre-tested position sensing solutions for Mead actuators that provide a cost effective interface between the pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems. These pre-tested solutions also eliminate costly, time-consuming design and fabrication required if switches are purchased separately and provide an aesthetically pleasing installation.

Compatible with DM2 series cylinders
Miniature reed and solid state switches
High luminescence housing
IP67 Rating
High power (200 watts) TRIAC versions available
Reverse polarity and overvoltage protection