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Bimba - Diaphragm Actuator Gives High Clamping Forces in Small Package

Posted by Kelly Howe on February 1, 2017 09:00 AM

This post is brought to you by Bimba.

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Bimba Diaphragm Actuator blog2.pngChallenge:

A customer was looking for a compact design that could produce high forces in a clamping application. Solutions they had tried from other companies were causing the parts to be scratched when they were clamped.

Solution:

Bimba Diaphragm Actuator blog3.pngBimba developed a diaphragm actuator with short overall height, allowing the cylinder to fit into the customers tight space envelope, providing minimal friction. The design allows parts to be clamped without marking the surface. This reduced the amount of scrap and increased the company’s sales and margins.

Benefits:

  • Lots of force in a small package
  • Minimal friction
  • Bimba Diaphragm Actuator blog4.pngAble to clamp without marking surface of product

Other Applications:

  • Clamping
  • Conveyor Stop
  • Packaging

 


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Topics: bimba, actuators, diaphragm actuator