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Brochures
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Product Brochures
AIROS™ Air Preparation
NFPA Actuators
Valves
Vacuum Tech
Switches
Pneumatic Actuators
Pneumatic Accessories
Pinch Valves
Hydraulic Actuators
End-of-Arm Tooling
Custom Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tools
Electric Actuators
Catalogs
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Acro
Pinch Valves
BimbaAIROS™ Air Preparation
IntelliSense®
Stainless Steel Flat-1
Original Line Electric® Actuators
Original Line Electric® Thruster (OLET) Catalog
Air Reservoirs
Original Line® Cylinders
Compact Cylinders
Linear Thrusters
PneuMoment™ Cylinders
Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators
Ultran® Cylinders
Double-Wall® Cylinders
Repairable Stainless Cylinders
Position Control System Products
Switch Products
Related Products
ISO Cylinders
Reference Handbook
Metal Push-To-Connect Fittings
Composite Fittings (ISO 14743)
BPT Series Analog Pressure Transducers
Inline and Sub-base Valves
PA Series Catalog
Pneumatic Gripper System (BPGS) Catalog
BPV Pneumatic Pinch Valves
EMGElectric Motion Full-Line Catalog
Mitsubishi Servo Motors
IntelliPress™ Electric Bench Top Press
MeadMead Full Line Catalog
MFDMead MFD Pneumatics Catalog
Manifold PowerStrip Selection Guide
PneumadyneComposite Push-In Fittings
Pneumadyne Full Line Catalog
Pneumatic Control Valves and Accessories
Solenoid Operated Valves
Pneumatic Fittings
Pneumatics Manifolds
Air Jets
Pneumatic Tubing and Accessories
Miniature Precision Regulator
Pilot Operated Check Valves
System 11 Valve Consolidation
TRDNFPA Full Line (32 MB)
TA Series (Standard Aluminum)
TD Series (Tough Duty)
FM Series (Flush Mount)
FM-RL Series (Flush Mount with Rod Lock)
BTB (Back-to-Back), 3P (Three Position) & TM (Tandem)
TRA Series (Triple Rod)
TC Series (Telescoping)
MSE/MSR Series (Multi-Stage)
RS (Round Stainless), SS (Stainless Steel) & SS-MS (Multi-Stage)
TAS Series (Standard Steel)
Basic Options
Intensifiers
BTP Series (Bench Top Press)
Pneumatic Accessories
Switches, Strokemaster®, Balluff Transducers
Continual Position Feedback
Pneumatic Technical Data
Hydraulic Catalog (11 MB)
HH Series (High-Pressure Hydraulic)
RLH Series (HH with Rod Lock)
MH Series (Medium-Pressure Hydraulic)
Hydraulic Accessories
Hydraulic Technical Data
Hydraulic Sensors and Transducers
Compact Hydraulic Catalog
VacconVacuum Full Line Catalog
Vacuum Resource Guide
Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool (CRVT) Catalog
Venturi Vacuum Cartridges
Modular Venturi Vacuum Pumps - Min Series
Modular Venturi Vacuum Pumps - Mid Series
Modular Venturi Vacuum Pumps - Max Series
High Venturi Vacuum Pumps - HVP Series
J-Series Cylindrical Vacuum Pumps
Inline Venturi Vacuum Pumps
Variable Vacuum Flow Pumps - VDF Series
Adjustable Air Amplifiers - CDF Series
Material Conveying Pumps - DF Series
Vacuum Cups and Fittings
Vacuum End-of-Arm Tooling
Vacuum Accessories
Vacuum Switches and Sensors
Sell Sheets
PTO Valve Sell Sheet
Pneumatic Gripper System BPGS
PA Series NFPA Actuator
Modular Sub-base Solenoid and Air Pilot Valves
EdgeSwitch Solid-State Switch Series
IntelliSense Enclosure
Compact Hydraulic Actuator Series
End of Arm Tooling - Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool
IntelliPress Bench Top Electric Press
ISO 15552 Extruded Pneumatic Cylinders
Servo Pneumatically Controlled Pinch Valve System
BPV Series Pneumatic Pinch Valves
Composite Fittings (ISO 14743) Sell Sheet
User Manuals
IntelliSense®
HSXZ
IntelliPress™ Electric Bench Top Press
Policies & Regulations
Terms and Conditions of Purchase
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Conflict Minerals
European Machinery Directive
REACH Compliance
RoHS Compliance
Product Instructions
- Accessories
Hydraulic Shock Absorber-LS, SS, and HS Series Mounting Instructions
Manual Valves (3MV8 and 4MV8) General Repair Instructions
Air PreparationFRL Automatic Drain Service Instructions
Double-Wall®Double-Wall® Air Cylinder Cushion Repair Instructions
Double-Wall® Air Cylinder General Repair Instructions
Double-Wall® Air Cylinder Mounting Kit Assembly Instructions
Double-Wall® Air Cylinder Rod Seal Replacement Kit
Flat-I®, Flat-II® and EF-I
EF-I Repair Kits General Repair Instructions
Flat-I® and Flat Square® Double End Rod General Repair Instructions
Flat-I® and Flat Square® General Repair Instructions
Flat-I® and Flat Square® Nose Mount General Repair Instructions
Flat-I® and Flat Square® Wiper Option
Square Flat-II® Air Cylinder General Repair Instructions
Blue and Improved Flat-1® General Repair Instructions
Linear ThrusterLinear Thruster Service and Maintenance Instructions
Original LineAll Stainless Repairable Cylinder General Repair Instructions
Hole Punch Cylinders General Repair Instructions
Original Line Electric®OLE Manual
PFC & PFCNPFC Instructions
PFCN Instructions
PFC-LRT Controller Manual
PneuMoment®
PneuMoment® Actuators Preventative Maintenance Lubrication Requirements
PneuMoment® Mounting Clamps
PneuMoment® Seal Replacement
PneuMoment® End Flange Mounting Instructions
Pneu-Turn®
Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators Preventative Maintenance Lubrication Requirements
Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators General Repair Instructions
Position Control SystemPCS PFC Quick Setup Instructions
Bimba PCS Operating Manual
PFC Quick Start Guide for DPM
SPCS Setup Manual
RSSRSS Repair Instructions
Safety & ProductionHigh Flow 2:1 Air Booster Repair Instructions
Switches5mm Square Thick Mounted Switches Assembly Instructions
GMR Switch Mounting Instructions
GMR Autoconfigure Switch Assembly Instructions
Mini GMR Switch (Sinking-Sourcing)
Mini Reed Switch Assembly Instructions
Mini Two-Wire Solid State Reed Switch
MRS® Magnetic Reed Switch Assembly Instructions
MRS® Magnetic Reed Switch Assembly Instructions (MRS-.027)
MRS® Magnetic Reed Switch Assembly Instructions (Special MRS-.027-B)
Solid State Inductive Proximity Switch for Ultran® Roldess Cylinders
Solid State Switch for Flat-1® and Flat-II® Assembly Instructions
Two-Wire Solid State Reed Switches
Ultran®Ultran® Band Repair Instructions
Ultran® and Ultran® Slide Maintenance Lubrication and Mounting Instructions
Ultran® Slide Rodless Cylinder Repair Instructions
High Load Ultran® Model UHL Preventative Maintenance Lubrication Requirements
Quick-Start Guides
Soft Start Valve Setup Guide
DRV-4,-8 Quick Start Guide
ITM-23Q IntelliMotor® Quick Start Guide
ITM-23Q-M12 IntelliMotor® Quick Start Guide
STP-10 Quick Start Guide
STP-AC5 Quick Start Guide
Solutions Shop
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Adjustable Axle Lifting System Provides 10% Cost Savings
Air Boosters Double Pressure Output Forces
Air Brake Makes Playground Safer
Air Driven Hydraulic Intensifier Cuts Costs
Air Driven Toggle Clamp Reduces Manufacturing Process Time and Labor by 30%
Air Powered Hydraulic Rate Control Allows for Smooth Adjustable Movement
All Composite Cylinder Stands Up to Harsh Fumes
Automated Bottle Filling System for Pharmaceuticals
Automated Closed Loop Solution Saves Customer Over $300 per Machine
Automated Conveyor Adjustment Solutions
Automated Glue Dispenser Generates Higher Production Yield
Bimba Develops Low Emissions Self Reciprocating Pump that is Corrosion Resistant
Bottlers Reduce Production Costs by 7%
Bulkhead Connector Controls Lift Device
C - GClosed Loop Control of Machining Lubrication Saves Customer $300 per Axis
Compact Lift Table Design Eliminates External Guides Reducing Contamination and Cycle Time
Custom Connector Simplifies Installation Saving Time and Money
Custom Manifold Keeps Electronic Device Cool
Custom Pinch Valves Provide Consistent Pinching Forces
Custom Valve Assembly Replaces Three Devices in a Medical Operatory
Custom Valve Assembly Eliminates 25 Components in a Medical Device
Custom Valve Bank Assists With Wind Turbine Blade Control
Compact Valve Banks provide Space Savings
Custom Valve Built to Read an Exterior Load Scale
Customize Your Motorcycle's Ride Height with Bimba's Air-Driven Hydraulic Cylinder
Cutting Head Positioning Cylinder Increases Life 20%
Desiccant Drier Removes Moisture to Eliminate Interference in Radio Frequencies
Diaphragm Actuator Provides High Clamping Forces in Small Package
Distinctive Valve Assembly Replaces 8 Components Saving Time, Space, and Money
Filter Design Saves Thousands of Dollars Annually
Gripper with Integrated Valve Increases Workflow Efficiency 15%
H - MHand Tool Cycle Test Fixture Accommodates Various Designs
Hand Tools Used in a Wide Variety of Industries and Applications
Heavy Duty Valve Block Controls Trailer Suspension
High Load Class 10 Ultran® Meets Class 10 Clean Room Requirements
ID Gripper Reduces Downtime 30%
Impact Actuator Keeps Products Flowing
Lab Cylinder Offers Precision in Compact Design
Large Bore Rotary Actuator Produces Amazing 10,000 in-lbs of Torque at Only 80 PSI
Liquid Pump Control Saves Time, Money, and Energy
Mold Lock Actuator Provides a Tight Fit
Motorcycles Ride on Air with Pneumadyne Valves
N - RNon-Rotating Spline Cylinder Eliminates Labeling Errors
NPA Electric Actuator Increases Accuracy and Repeatability
Original Line® Twist Clamp Cylinder Extends and Rotates in a Single Stroke
Overstroke Simplifies Machine Adjustment and Reduces Set-up Time
Plastic Valve Makes Toxic Gas Testing Safer
Pneumatic Foot Pedal Offers Consistent Dispensing
Power Plant Position Feedback Cylinder Reduces Pollution 10% and Increases Efficiency 15%
Print Head Positioning and Fail-safe Offers Height Adjustment on the Fly
Rail Lock Actuator Holds Guides in Place
Rate Control Actuator Delivers Smooth Consistent Velocity Control
Reciprocating Test Circuit Eliminates Wiring Problems
Rectangular Stopper Actuator Guides and Stops Products
Round Repairable Solid Body Actuator is Corrosion Resistant
S - Z
Single Block Assembly Reduces Components Weight Package Size
Single Multi-Motion Actuator Allows You to Lift and Rotate
Six Cylinder Design = $500 Savings per System
Stainless Steel Air Operated Fluid Valve is Corrosion Resistant
Suckback Valve Eliminates Dripping
Telescopic Original Line® Cylinder Provides Long Strokes for Compact Spaces
Three Chamber Pump Allows Operator to Visually Inspect Fluid Levels
Tool Changing Cylinder Handles High Velocities High Loads
TRD Special Slide with Rod Lock Reduces Overall Positioning System Costs 20%
Turnkey Valve Banks Save Time Money and Space
Unique Weld Cylinder Offers Single or Multi-Stage Configurability
Vacuum Cylinder Provides Sequential Actuation Simplifies Pneumatic Circuits
Valve Bank Eliminates Components Saving Money and Space
Valve Base Provides Corrosion Resistance
Valve Block Eliminates Leak Points Saving Hundreds of Dollars
Valve Block Extends Service Life and Provides Consistent Results
Vane-Buster™ Rotary Actuator Provides Industry Leading 1080 of Rotation
Volumetric Driver Cylinder Provides Adjustable Stroke to Increase Productivity by 10%
Technical Tips
Advantages of Component Consolidation
Bimba Reference Handbook
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Air Jet Selection and Use
Consider These 6 Elements When Selecting a Pneumatic Manifold
Considering Life Expectancy
The Difference Between a Flow Control and a Needle Valve is Explained
Guidelines for Solenoid Valves
How Proper Mounting Prevents Premature Cylinder Wear
How to Determine the Right-Sized Cylinder for Your Job
Installing the Proper Regulator Conserves Air and Saves Energy
Looking for a Way to Reduce Energy Usage in Your Fluid Handling Application?
Low Temperature Seals
Maximizing Cylinder Performance
MRS®-.087 and MR Series Reed Switches and Allen Bradley Model SLC 500 PLC IA-1746 120 VAC Series Input Cards
Multiple Power Original Line® and Small Bore Flat-1®
OLE FAQs
Operation of 3-Position Original Line® Cylinders
Operation of 3-Position Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators
PCS-PFC Quick Setup Instructions
PCS Rod Lock Instructions
PM-MC-09 Mounting Clamp Installation Instructions
PneuMoment® End Flange Mounting Instructions
Poppets vs. Spool Valves - Why Valve Type Matters
Power Factors
Quick Connect Cable Specifications
Sinking and Sourcing
Something Old Something New
SPCS Power Loss
Step vs. Servo Motors
Stepper Motor FAQ's
Switch Protection for Inductive Loads
Switches in Series and Parallel Circuits
System 11: An Easy Method of Consolidating Pneumatic Components
Ten Fluid Power Lessons You Don't Learn in School
Test Procedures for Magnetic Reed Switches
Top 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Direct Acting Solenoid Valve
Top 5 Things You Need to Know When Selecting Directional Valves
Washdown Material Compatibility Chart
Custom Pneumatic Solutions Expertise
Software & Tools
- Programming and Configuration Software
IntelliSense® v1.0.0
Bimba IQ® Stepper Software v1.0.8
Bimba IQ® Programmer Software v1.0.6
Bimba SPCS
Sizing ToolsAngular Gripper Sizing
Crossover Request Form
MHRQ Rotary Actuator Sizing Software
OLE Sizing Software v1.14
Parallel Gripper Sizing
PneuMoment
Valve Reference Chart
Cost Savings Calculators
Videos & Animations
Our YouTube Videos include:
TECH TALK: BPGS High Force Pneumatic Gripper
TECH TALK: How Three Position Pneumatic Actuators Work
TECH TALK: New Bimba Pneumatic Inline Valves and Sub-Base Manifold Valves
Bimba at AUTOMATE 2019
CRVT Collaborative Robot Vacuum End-of-Arm Tool from Bimba
TECH TALK: Customized Components and Engineered Solutions for Industrial Automation
TECH TALK: Bimba's New Push-to-Connect Pneumatic Composite and Metal Fittings
Bimba Distributor Spotlight - Pennair
Bimba Distributor Spotlight - Cowper, Inc.
Consolidated Pneumatic Circuits using Manifold Blocks - Pack Expo 2018
Electric Linear Actuator Pick and Place Demo - Pack Expo 2018
Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool for Pick and Place Applications - Pack Expo 2018
Electric Bench Top Press for Assembly and Pressing Applications - Pack Expo 2018
Positioning Control for Pneumatic Pick and Place Applications - Pack Expo 2018
Wash Down Applications for Pneumatic Actuators - Pack Expo 2018
Dr. Vacuum - Lifting Delicate Items with FDA Approved Pumps, Cups and Fittings
Bimba at IMTS 2018
New Bimba Pricing Configurator
TECH TALK: Hole Punch Air Cylinders
TECH TALK: IntelliAxis® Electric Linear Robot
Dr. Vacuum - Transferring Materials Using Vacuum Pumps
Dr. Vacuum - Lifting Heavy Materials Using High Vacuum Levels
Dr. Vacuum - Lifting Porous Materials with High Levels of Air Flow
Video ArchiveWebinars
Are You at Risk? The Role of Lockout/Tagout in Pneumatic Safety
How Close is Close Enough? - Pneumatic & Electric Automation to Accomplish Positioning Accuracy
Whitepapers
Stepper Motors for the 21st Century: The Benefits of Integrated Stepper Motors
Sensing Methodologies in Pinch Valves
Sensing Methodologies in Pinch Valves - German
Make the "Switch" Away from Timers
Debunking Conventional Wisdom in Actuator Selection and Deployment
Preventing Contamination: A Guide to Material Selection for Food and Beverage Equipment Design
Are You at Risk? The Role of Lockout/Tagout in Pneumatic Safety
Stepper vs. Servo: Which is Better Served with My Electric Cylinder?
How Close is Close Enough? - Pneumatic & Electric Actuation to Accomplish Positioning Accuracy
Maintenance Strategies for Pneumatic Actuators
The Use of Pinch Valves in Food and Beverage
Dust and Dirt on Jobsites? Move Materials with a Material Conveying Pump
Saving Space with Vacuum - A Jarring Situation in Canada