Overview
The Bimba D-68648-A-1 is a stainless pneumatic cylinder engineered for dependable operation across diverse industrial applications. Bimba, founded in 1957 and acquired by IMI plc in 2019, now part of Norgren, maintains a strong legacy of manufacturing high-quality pneumatic motion control solutions. This model features stainless steel construction for extended service life in corrosive or sanitary environments.
Key Features
- Stainless steel body for superior corrosion resistance
- Double-acting pneumatic operation for push and pull motion
- Designed for pneumatic and hydraulic system integration
- Standard NFPA-compatible mounting and port configurations
- Low-maintenance, non-repairable design typical of Bimba Original Line cylinders
- Suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and marine applications
Technical Specifications
Verify the following specifications with your application requirements or contact our technical support team for detailed datasheet information:
- Manufacturer: Bimba (IMI Norgren)
- Part Number: D-68648-A-1
- Construction Material: Stainless Steel
- Cylinder Type: Double-Acting
- Operating Pressure: Standard pneumatic systems (verify specific pressure rating with datasheet)
- Port Thread: Check product documentation for port size and thread type
- Mounting Style: Standard NFPA compatible
- Condition: New, Open Box
Typical Applications
The Bimba D-68648-A-1 pneumatic cylinder is well-suited for:
- Food and beverage production equipment
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging
- Marine and offshore automation systems
- Chemical processing facilities requiring corrosion resistance
- Automated material handling and positioning tasks
- Assembly and test equipment in demanding environments
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Pneumatic control systems operating at standard industrial pressures
- Hydraulic and pneumatic hybrid automation equipment
- Standard NFPA-compatible manifolds and valve blocks
- Industrial PLC and motion control systems
- Compressed air supply systems with standard filtration and regulation
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. This model may interchange with other Bimba double-acting stainless cylinders in the same bore and stroke family — consult Bimba documentation or contact technical support for specific replacement applications.
Works With
- Standard pneumatic control valves (solenoid, manual, proportional)
- Pneumatic pressure regulators and air preparation units
- NFPA standard cylinders and actuators
- Industrial automation software and PLC programming
- Compressed air and hydraulic fluid media
