What is ISO 4393 - Piston strokes for fluid power cylinders about?
ISO 4393 is the international standard on fluid power systems and components that transmit and control power through the use of a pressurized fluid (liquid or gas) within an enclosed circuit.
ISO 4393 specifies the preferred series of piston strokes for application to single-acting and double-acting fluid power cylinders. These strokes are mainly used for pneumatic cylinders but may also be used for hydraulic cylinders.
Who is ISO 4393 - Piston strokes for fluid power cylinders for?
ISO 4393 on fluid power systems and components is useful for:
- Designers and manufacturers of fluid equipment
- Manufacturers and suppliers of cylinders
- Personnel of machinery industry
Why should you use ISO 4393 - Piston strokes for fluid power cylinders?
A fluid power cylinder is a device that converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and linear motion that consists of a movable element, i.e., a piston and piston rod, operating within a cylindrical bore.
ISO 4393 navigates you through the dimensions and identification of piston strokes. Identification statement to be used in the test reports, catalogues and sales literature is provided in ISO 4393.
Overall, ISO 4393 assist you in defining the difference between the fully extended height and the fully retracted height of the cylinder through piston strokes that help ensure better stability and damage from sideloading.
In this way, when hydraulic or pneumatic systems produce linear motion, cylinders become their most important component by converting fluid pressure and flow to force and velocity respectively.
