IMI Bimba

IMI Bimba Original Line Pneumatic Cylinders

  • Bimba Original Line Cylinders

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Specs & Details

Original Line Cylinder

The Original Line air cylinder sets the standard for a reliable and low maintenance non-repairable air cylinder.

This product has versatile options including three-position air cylinders, MRS air cylinders, non-rotating air cylinders, and PC air cylinders.

The capabilities of this air cylinder line provide customers with a dependable pneumatic solution for their most challenging applications.

  • 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"
  • Wide variety of stroke lengths and mounting styles
  • Over 150,000 Original Line® cylinders are inventoried and ship same day
  • 3000 mile life rating
  • Permanent grease lubricant requires no additional lubrication during service

Features & Benefits

• Maintenance Free Performance:
– Lubed for life w/proprietary synthetic blend grease
– Blue & Improved design doubles previous cylinder life

• Added Strength:
– Piston to rod connection is threaded, sealed, & riveted securely in place
– Roll formed rod threads on both ends
– Aluminum alloy piston with blow-by flats

• Low Breakaway:
– Inflatable, wear compensating, U-cup rod & piston seals
– Breakaway slots on each end cap for fast seal inflation

Engineering Specifications

• Pressure Rating: 250 PSI

• Temperature Range:
Buna N seals: -20° F (-29° C) to 200° F (90° C)

Fluoroelastomer seals for high temperatures (up to 400°F) available

Magnetic piston option: max. operating temp. is 185° F

• Materials:
Rod: High strength carbon steel and stainless steel available

Body: 304 stainless steel

End Caps: 6061 aluminum (RoHS compliant)

Rod Bushings: Oil-impregnated bronze except (5/16", 7/16", 9/16" single acting)

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Learn how the IMI Bimba's Original Line pneumatic cylinder is considered the reliable, low-maintenance non-repairable air cylinder.

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