Camozzi Pneumatics Manual

Cylinder brackets

The cylinder is capable of transforming the energy of the compressed air intomechanical (kinetic) energy.

It is comprised of a static part called the “body” with the dynamic part i.e. the piston connected to the rod.

To enable thedrivingForce on the axis of the rod tobeutilized, thebody of the cylindermust be fixed toa structure

in an appropriateway.

The elements fixing the body to the structure are defined “brackets” andmay be

rigid

oscillating

. It is important

that the cylinder bracketsminimize the radial loads that can be applied to the cylinder.

Examples of rigid cylinder brackets

Figure 13

Pos. A

Direct mounting

end caps are fixed directly to the equipment plate.

Pos. B

Flange

. This accessory allows perfect centering on the end caps. We do not recommend the use of the

flange on the rear head except in the case of short stroke cylinders or for installation in a vertical position. The

weight of the cylinder and of the piston rod, when outside, would weigh on the flange creating increasing flexion

as the length of the stroke increases.

Pos. C

Footmounting

. Fixed directly to the two end caps, they allow themounting of the cylinder on any surface,

provided it is parallel to the axis of the cylinder.

Examples of oscillating cylinder brackets

Figure 13

Pos. D

and

Rear trunnion

. This accessory can be supplied with the male trunnion. Their combination allows

both the oscillation and the fixing on the structure of themachine.

Pos. E

Front trunnion

. Owing to the presence of the rod, this is the only bracket possible for the front end cap.

The support of the trunnionmust be positioned on the structure of themachine.

Pos. G

Centre trunnion

. This is a type of oscillating cylinder bracket offering the possibility of being fixed on the

tube or on the cylinder profile at any point between two end caps.

Fig. 13

CAMOZZI

CYLINDERS