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Powered By Intelligence Meet the Electric Family Wash-down Applications Heavy Duty Hydraulics I am Actuation I am Actuation with Leadership Banner MFD Thrusters Customs Customs with Leadership Banner Blue and Improved Original Line® Bimba is Electric TRD Ad IntelliSense® Predict the Future Ad Award Winning IntelliSense® Mead Manifold PowerStrip Bimba Electric Motion Family
Brochures- Bimba Corporate Brochure Bimba Product Guide Bimba Special Design Capabilities MFD Extruded Thrusters Brochure MFD Air Preparation Equipment Pneumadyne Line Card
Industry Brochures Medical Solutions Packaging Solutions Semiconductor Solutions Medical & Bioprocessing Solutions
Product Brochures
Acro 600 Series Pneumatic Pinch Valve Acro Electrical Proportional Pinch Valve System Acro Versagrip® Solenoid Pinch Valves Air Reservoirs Air Presses Alignment Couplers Distribution Block EdgeSwitch Sell Sheet Explosion Proof Solenoid Valve Grippers Brochure High Flow Solenoid Valves IntelliSense® Brochure IntelliSense® Brochure (Spanish) IntelliSense® Brochure (French) IntelliSense® Brochure (Italian) IntelliSense® Brochure (German) IntelliSense® Enclosure Sell Sheet NPT Gauges Brochure Original Line Blue and Improved Flyer Pneumadyne 1 NPT Ported Manifolds Position Control System Comparison Servo Pneumatic Position Control System Stainless Steel Flat-I Sell Sheet TRD Full Line Product Guide TRD Hydraulic Product Guide 
Catalogs-
Specialty Catalogs
Corrosion Resistant Products
Acro
Pinch Valves
Bimba IntelliSense® IntelliSense® (Spanish) IntelliSense® (Italian) IntelliSense® (German) Stainless Steel Flat-1 Electric Motion Original Line® Cylinders
Original Line Electric® Actuators Original Line Electric® Thruster (OLET) Catalog
Flat Cylinders
Flat-1 Blue and Improved Linear Thrusters/PneuMoment® Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators
Ultran® Cylinders Double-Wall®/RSS Cylinders Position Control System Products
Air Preparation Equipment
Switch Products Related Products Air Reservoirs
ISO Cylinders Metric - ISO-6431, VDMA 24562 Air Cylinders Metric - ISO-6432 Cylinders Metric - Flat Cylinders Metric - EF, EF-I, EF-II, Twin Bore and Extruded Thruster Metric - Pneu-Turn® Actuators Metric - Ultran® Rodless Cylinders Metric - Flow Controls, FCPM Series Metric - Position Sensing Solutions Reference Handbook
EMG Electric Motion Full-Line Catalog Mitsubishi Servo Motors
Mead Mead Standard Catalog-Pneumatic Automation Components Reference Handbook
MFD Mead MFD Pneumatics Catalog Mead MFD Solenoid Valves Catalog MFD Extruded Thrusters Brochure MFD Air Preparation Equipment Manifold PowerStrip Selection Guide
Pneumadyne Composite Push-In Fittings Pneumadyne's 2400 Full Line Catalog Pneumatic Control Valves and Accessories Pneumatic Solenoid Valves Solenoid Operated Valves Pneumatic Fittings Pneumatics Manifolds Air Nozzles Pneumatic Tubing and Accessories Miniature Precision Regulator Pilot Operated Check Valves System 11 Valve Consolidation
TRD TRD Full Line (17 MB) TRD TA (Standard Aluminum) Series TRD TD (Tough Duty) Series TRD FM (Flush Mount) Series TRD FM-RL (Flush Mount with Rod Lock) Series TRD BTB (Back-to-Back), 3P (Three Position) & TM (Tandem) TRD TRA (Triple Rod) Series TRD TC (Telescoping) Series
TRD RS (Round Stainless), SS (Stainless Steel) & SS-MS (Multi-Stage) TRD TAS (Standard Steel) Series
TRD Pneumatic Accessories
TRD Switches, Strokemaster®, Balluff Transducers TRD PFLF (Position Feedback Low Friction) & PCS (Position Control System) Series
TRD Pneumatic Technical Data
TRD Hydraulic Catalog (11 MB)
TRD HH (High-Pressure Hydraulic) Series
TRD RLH (HH with Rod Lock) Series
TRD MH (Medium-Pressure Hydraulic) Series
TRD TAS (with Hydraulic Options) Series
TRD Hydraulic Accessories
TRD Hydraulic Technical Data
TRD Compact Hydraulic Catalog (6 MB)
Vaccon Vaccon Full Line 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 Vaccon End-of-Arm Tooling Vacuum Accessories Vacuum Switches and Sensors 
User Manuals- Bimba IntelliMotor® Hardware Manual IQ® Programmer STP-10 STP-AC5 IntelliSense®
Ballscrew-Driven "D" Series Belt-Driven "BT" Series Belt-Driven "D" Series HSXZ-15
HSXZ Rack & Pinion Thrusters
RS Rack Slide Actuators Ballscrew-Driven "S" Series
Belt-Driven "S" Series
Ballscrew-Driven Thrusters 
Policies & Regulations- Conflict Minerals European Machinery Directive REACH Compliance RoHS 2 Compliance Warranty Policy
Product Instructions- Accessories
Hydraulic Shock Absorber-LS, SS, and HS Series Mounting Instructions
Manual Valves (3MV8 and 4MV8) General Repair Instructions
Air Preparation FRL 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 Thruster Linear Thruster Service and Maintenance Instructions
Original Line Electric® OLE Manual
PFC & PFCN PFC Instructions
PFCN Instructions
PFC-LRT Controller Manual
PneuMoment®
PneuMoment® Actuators Preventative Maintenance Lubrication Requirements
PneuMoment® Mounting Clamps
Pneu-Turn®
Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators Preventative Maintenance Lubrication Requirements
Pneu-Turn® Rotary Actuators General Repair Instructions
Position Control System PCS PFC Quick Setup Instructions Bimba PCS Operating Manual
PFC Quick Start Guide for DPM PCS Rod Lock Instructions
SPCS Setup Manual
RSS RSS Repair Instructions
Switches 5mm Square Thick Mounted Switches Assembly 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)
Solid State Inductive Proximity Switch for Ultran® Roles 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- 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- A - B
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 - G Closed 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 - M Hand 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 - R Non-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% 
Service Bulletins- Actuator Mounting Hole Locations for Transition Plates Bimba Electronic Controller Error Specification Bimba Ultran® Slide Mounting Instructions Diagnosing Failed Switches Dimensional Differences When Using a PFC Cylinder in a Thruster Female Thread Depth for EP-I Cylinders Side Load for Bimba Flat-1® Series Cylinders
Technical Tips- Advantages of Component Consolidation Bench Testing Hall effect Switches Bimba Reference Handbook Breakaway Ratings 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 Extend Cylinder Life by Evaluating Operating Environment Fluid Power Cylinder Design Terminology Guideline for Different Seal Materials Guidelines for Solenoid Valves High Load Ultran® Carriage Accuracy High Load Ultran® Less Than 6 Inch Stroke Lengths High Load Ultran® Mounting Holes
Hole Punch Cylinders Overview 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 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 Tools
Angular 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: Telescoping Electric Actuator TECH TALK: Cushions and Bumpers TECH TALK: Mini Edge Switch Tips for Maximizing Cylinder Performance Original Line Electric® Overview (OLE) OLE Used for Quick Changes in Conveyor Guidance System Inside the OLE Double-Wall® - "How It Works" Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Bimba Powers ScareFactory Haunted House Characters Pneumatic Isolation Valve (PIV) Overview PneuMoment® Pneumatic Actuators Position Feedback Cylinder OLE Flexibility Custom Fluid Management Solutions Wash Down Interview-Engineering TV Blue and Improved Original Line® Wash Down Compatible Actuators Blue and Improved Interview at Pack Expo 2012 Happy Halloween from Bimba Design World video on Blue and Improved Original Line at Pack Expo 2012 SPCS Cycling TRD NFPA Cylinders Bimba IntelliSense® - Predictive Intelligence for Pneumatics
Other Videos and Animations (.wmv format, download completely before launching):
Bimba Corporate Overview (10MB) Automatic Glue Dispense Example (1MB) Air Booster "How It Works" (4MB) V2 Isonic® Valve (14MB) Pneumatic Isolation Valve "How it Works" (3MB) Air Preparation - FRL "How it Works" (28MB) Air Preparation - FR Combo "How it Works" (10MB) Air Preparation - Filter "How it Works" (13MB) Air Preparation - Regulator "How it Works" (12MB) Air Preparation - Lubricator "How it Works" (8MB) Air Preparation - Porting Block "How it Works" (8MB) CAD Macro "How To" Video (10MB) CAD Direct Insert "How To" Video (6MB) Stainless Steel Air Operated Fluid Valve
Webinars
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