Pneumatic Cylinders for Packaging Machinery

Pneumatic cylinders are used throughout packaging machinery to perform fast, repeatable movements using a relatively simple and established power source.

Cylinder Warehouse supplies replacement and original-equipment cylinders for filling, sealing, labelling, wrapping, conveying, case handling and end-of-line packaging systems.

Typical packaging applications

• Product stops and gates
• Carton opening and closing mechanisms
• Film and bag handling
• Cutting and sealing assemblies
• Product pushing and diverting
• Container positioning
• Labelling equipment
• Pick-and-place mechanisms
• Case packing and palletising systems
• Machine guards and access doors

Cylinder types used on packaging equipment

Packaging machinery commonly uses:

• Compact cylinders for restricted spaces
• Roundline cylinders for stops and small movements
• Guided cylinders for supported product handling
• ISO profile cylinders for general machine movement
• Rodless cylinders for longer transfer movements
• Clamping cylinders for holding products or packaging materials

Replacement considerations

Packaging machinery can operate at high cycle rates, so replacement selection should consider more than bore and stroke.

Important details include:

• Cycle frequency
• Operating speed
• Cushioning arrangement
• Sensor compatibility
• Available installation space
• Mounting dimensions
• Load support and guidance
• Required service life

Multi-brand cylinder supply

Cylinder Warehouse provides access to several major pneumatic manufacturers. This allows an exact replacement to be sourced where available, while also creating alternative routes where a particular brand or model cannot meet the required lead time.

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