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Figure 5.5  Cross section of a double-acting cylinder (a) and a pneumatic symbol (b).

Double-acting cylinder with

adjustable cushioning at both ends

Double-acting, double rod end

cylinder (without cushioning)

Tandem cylinder 

Multiple position cylinder, outer

connection (0, L/2, L, 3L/2)

L/2

Multiple position cylinder

(0, L/2, L)

L

L/2

Non-rotating rod cylinder (twin rod)

ouble-acting cylinder wi

w

w th

able cushioning at both ends

Double-acting, do

cylinder (wi

w

w thou

Tandem cy

L/2

L

L/2

rotating rod cylinder (tw

tt in rod)

L

Figure 5.6  Various types of pneumatic cylinders for specific operations.

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