Overview
The Bimba 040.5-D pneumatic cylinder is part of Bimba’s Original Line series—a proven double-acting air cylinder designed for reliable, maintenance-free operation in diverse industrial applications. With a 3/4″ bore and 1/2″ stroke, this unit delivers consistent performance in compact spaces and is backed by over 150,000 units in daily use across manufacturing, automation, and material handling systems.
Key Features
- Double-acting design: Pressurized extend and retract strokes for full directional control
- Original Line reliability: Proven non-repairable design eliminates downtime from seal replacement
- Permanent grease lubrication: Factory-filled; no additional lubrication required during service life
- Wide variety of mounting options: Configurable for front nose, block, or threaded stud mounting
- Standard carbon steel rod: Durable construction with 1/4-28 UNF-2A male threaded rod
- Same-day availability: Over 150,000 Original Line cylinders inventoried and ready to ship
Technical Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 3/4″
- Stroke Length: 1/2″
- Action Type: Double-acting (air extend and retract)
- Rod Material: Standard blackened carbon steel
- Rod Thread: 1/4-28 UNF-2A male
- Mounting Nut: 5/8-18 threaded
- Pneumatic Ports: 2 × 1/8″ NPT threaded ports
- Operating Pressure: 250 psi max (for Original Line series)
- Mounting Style: Front nose mounting (standard)
- Series: Bimba Original Line (04 series)
- Lubrication: Permanent factory-applied grease
- Temperature Range: Standard –20°F to 160°F (optional low-temp seals to –40°F)
Typical Applications
The Bimba 040.5-D is widely used in manufacturing automation for:
- Pick-and-place and material transfer systems
- Clamping and holding fixtures
- Pneumatic presses and stamping equipment
- Assembly automation and packaging lines
- Industrial machinery and test equipment
- Valve actuation and process control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any standard pneumatic system operating at ≤250 psi
- ISO 4401 solenoid directional control valves
- Manual and pilot-operated spool valves
- 5/2 and 5/3 solenoid valve configurations
- Proportional flow control and pressure regulation systems
- Industrial PLC and logic controller automation networks
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Bimba 040.5 (single-acting variant) in double-acting applications
- Standard 3/4″ bore, 1/2″ stroke pneumatic cylinders meeting ISO 6432
- Verify specific mounting and port configurations with your system integrator before ordering
Works With
- 1/8″ NPT pneumatic hose and fittings (SAE J518)
- ISO 4401 and CETOP-05 compatible valve manifolds
- Flow control valves and speed controllers
- Pressure relief and safety valve systems
- Pneumatic sensor and actuator networks
- All standard industrial automation platforms requiring double-acting pneumatic actuation
