Overview
The Bimba D-86736-A is a double-acting pneumatic air cylinder engineered for industrial automation and machinery applications. Bimba is a well-known manufacturer of pneumatic cylinders, mechanical devices that use compressed air to produce linear motion to achieve consistent and cost-effective movement on a defined linear stroke. This cylinder integrates proven mechanical design with reliable air-powered actuation, making it suitable for equipment requiring controlled linear motion and repeatable performance in manufacturing, assembly, and process automation environments.
Key Features
- Double-acting pneumatic design for both extend and retract operation
- Durable construction rated for industrial duty cycles
- Designed for maximum working pressure of 250 psi (standard for Bimba Original Line cylinders)
- Bimba, now part of Norgren, specializes in creating innovative engineering solutions in pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and vacuum motion.
- Compatible with standard pneumatic system ports and fittings
- Permanent grease lubrication for extended service intervals
Technical Specifications
Verify all specifications with the manufacturer datasheet or your system integrator before ordering to ensure correct bore size, stroke length, port configuration, and mounting style for your application.
- Series: Bimba Original Line
- Acting Type: Double-Acting
- Maximum Pressure: 250 psi (standard for Original Line cylinders)
- Rod Material: Standard blackened carbon steel
- Lubrication: Permanent grease (no additional lubrication required during service)
Typical Applications
Air cylinders are mechanical devices that can convert air energy into linear motion; the main purpose of air cylinders is to help generate motion using compressed air in a compressed air or pneumatic system. The Bimba D-86736-A is commonly used in:
- Manufacturing and assembly machinery
- Automated packaging equipment
- Material handling and positioning systems
- Process automation and clamping applications
- Industrial production lines requiring reliable linear actuation
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 1/8″ NPT and 1/4″ NPT pneumatic port configurations
- ISO and NFPA mounting styles
- Compressed air systems rated for 250 psi operation
- Industrial pneumatic control systems and valves
- 5/16″-24 UNF and 7/16″-20 UNF rod end threads (standard Bimba options)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The D-86736-A may replace other Bimba Original Line cylinders with matching bore, stroke, port, and mounting configurations.
Works With
- Pneumatic solenoid valves and directional control systems
- Air pressure regulators and gauges
- Pneumatic hose and tube fittings (NPT and metric options)
- Magnetic piston sensor switches (sold separately)
- Pneumatic cushioning and speed control devices
- ISO 1219 pneumatic schematic standard equipment
