Parker Pneumatic Cylinder Senses Strokes
Parker Hannifin has launched a clean-line pneumatic cylinder featuring a multi-position, programmable stroke-sensing system. Designated the P1D Clean, the cylinder incorporates an internal foil-positioning sensor that eliminates external dirt traps and makes the P1D suitable for applications in the food sector.The potential for remote programming, combined with multi-position sensing of the cylinder rod position, allows food processing and packaging machine builders and end users to improve machine performance. The P1D cylinder has a smooth design that conforms to the criteria established by the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group and to EN 1672-2:2005. This enables the P1D to be used in areas where equipment has to be suitable for intensive cleaning and resistant to a range of potentially aggressive substances. This has been achieved by the development of sensor technology that allows the sensor system to be integrated into the internal profile of the cylinder. This techno...