Humphrey (Hanfrey) is a century-old American manufacturer of pneumatic equipment (established in 1901), specializing in the research, development, and production of high-performance pneumatic components. Its product range includes solenoid valves, cylinders, exhaust valves, etc., and is renowned for its high reliability, environmental adaptability, and modular design, widely applied in the field of industrial automation.
Product Positioning and Design Features
The HNSA6×1/4 belongs to Humphrey's series of micro cylinders, specifically designed for installation in compact spaces and precision control scenarios. Its core advantages are as follows:
Compact and Lightweight Structure
• With a cylinder bore of 6mm and a length of only 1/4 inch (approximately 6.35mm), its volume is reduced by 60% compared to standard cylinders, making it suitable for integration within miniaturized equipment such as electronic devices and medical instruments.
• 304 stainless steel cylinder body + 303 stainless steel piston rod: resistant to corrosion and wear, capable of withstanding temperatures ranging from -25°C to 150°C, as well as harsh operating conditions such as dust and humidity.
Efficient Pneumatic Performance
• Unblocked port design: Optimizes the airflow channel, with a response speed of ≤0.1 seconds, supporting high-frequency reciprocating motion (up to 900 cycles per minute), ensuring stability in precision movements.
• Magnetic piston option (optional): Built-in magnetic ring supports non-contact position sensors, enabling precise detection of the end of travel (with an error of ±0.5mm), compatible with automated closed-loop control systems.
Installation and Compatibility
• Modular interface: Supports 1/4-inch NPT threaded connections, compatible with Humphrey's TAC series valve bodies and industry-standard pneumatic components, simplifying system integration.
• Multi-directional installation adaptability: Provides options such as flange bases and pin-type fixation, meeting the needs of horizontally/vertically constrained spaces.
Typical Application Scenarios
Precision Electronics Manufacturing
• Component pickup in circuit board placement machines and positioning of chip testing probes, relying on millimeter-level travel accuracy to avoid component damage.
Medical Automation Equipment
• Dose control in syringe pumps and joint actuation in endoscopes, with oil-free lubrication design meeting cleanroom standards.
Small-scale Manipulator End Effectors
• Micro-motion control of collaborative robot grippers, compatible with Humphrey's pneumatic control valves (such as the 41PP series) to achieve multi-degree-of-freedom coordination.