Aventics developed a superior method of adjusting pneumatic cylinder cushions several years ago and many customers have since enjoyed the benefits. Now a new manual, titled βThe ABCβs of ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Cylinder Cushioningβ is available to instruct a user on how to achieve βIdeal Cushioningβ.
Benefits of Ideal Cushioning include:
β’ Reduced cycle timesβincreasing productivity for the user, giving OEMs a competitive advantage
β’ Reduced vibrationβsaving wear and tear on pneumatic components and machinery components, reducing maintenance, cost and downtime
β’ Reduced noiseβfor a better working environment
Aventics’ Ideal Cushioning is a method to optimize cushioning leading to reduced shock/vibration, reduced noise and reduced cycle times. Ideal Cushioning means that the direction of travel of the piston is the same throughout the entire cushioning sequence (i.e. no piston bounce) and that its velocity is exactly zero when it reaches the end of its travel. The sound of end cover contact is negligible and the total cycle time is optimized. Thus, properly adjusted pneumatic cushioning has positive effects on the working environment and on the total working cycle time.
Many OEMs and end users have used this method to greatly increase machinery productivity.
It should be noted that cylinders capable of achieving true Ideal Cushioning have both precision pneumatic cushion adjustment and elastic elements for impact cushioning. Many Aventics cylinders including RTC rodless, and PRA/TRB/ICL ISO 15552 cylinders are βIdeal Cushioningβ capable.
Aventics developed a twelve page manual, titled βThe ABCβs of ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Cylinder Cushioningβ with complete instructions and charts on how to take advantage of βIdeal Cushioning.β The manual is available via download or hard copy by going toΒ .
