Pneumatic cylinder switches are used as part of the control system for pneumatic equipment. Pneumatic equipment utilises highly pressured condensed air to produce movement in mechanical devices. The devices used to switch pneumatic cylinders are reed switches These operate using a magnetic field, opening or closing when a magnet is applied, or vice versa.
What are pneumatic cylinder switches used for?
Though different types of pneumatic cylinder switches operate differently, they all serve the same purpose, which is to allow pneumatic cylinders to be integrated into an automated system. These switches detect the position of the cylinder and send a signal to the control system.
Types of pneumatic cylinder switches
There are many different types of pneumatic cylinder switch, including actuators, pneumatic relays, solid state and reed switches. Some types come with an LED (light emitting diode) indicator. The type of switch may affect the maximum operating temperature, the voltage rating, and the voltage drop, so it should be chosen according to the requirements of the equipment.
Size 10 → 25 MHC2 Series Air Gripper, Size 10 → 40 MHL2 Series Air Grippers, Size 10 → 40 MHZ (L2) Series Air Grippers, Size 16 → 40 MHZ (L2) Series Air Grippers, Size 20 → 40 MHZ (L2) Series Air Grippers, Size 20 → 50 MHW2 Series Air Gripper, Size 32 → 63/80 → 125 Size MHS/MHSL Series Air Grippers, Size 6 → 40 MHZ (L2) Series Air Grippers
Size 05, Size 1, 7, 10 to 200 MSQ Series Rotary Actuator, Size 1, 7, 10 to 200 MSQ Series Rotary Actuator, Size 10 to 40 CDRQ2 Series Rotary Actuator, Size 10 to 40 CDRQ2X Series Rotary Actuator, Size 10 to 50 MSQX Series Rotary Actuator, Size 10 to 50 MSZ Series Rotary Actuator
Description:
The SMC D-C series auto-switch has a load
voltage of 24VDC with a maximum load current of 40mA. It has an internal drop voltage of 2.4VDC with a red LED indicator light. Lead wire length is 3mOperating temperature ranges between ...
Description:
The SMC D-Z series reed switch has a
load voltage ranging between 24VDC and 100VAC with a maximum load current of 40mADC or 20mAAC. It has an internal drop voltage of 2.4VDC with a red LED indicator light. Lead wire ...
Description:
The SMC D-Y7 series solid-state switch has a
power supply voltage ranging between4.5VDC and 28VDC with 80mADC maximum load current. The switch has a 3-wire PNP output with a 500mm lead wire length. It has an internal drop voltage of ...
Description:
D-Z7 series auto switches. These pneumatic switches are
compatible with various air cylinders. Reed switch actionDirect mounting PLC, relay applicable loadLED light indicator Lead wire 0.50m (Stock number 826-2082) and 5m (Stock number 826-2149)Bare wire terminals for connection.
