Calculation of Serviceable Air Bellows used as Actuators
Datasheet
a) Total weight to be lifted: F = ............ kg • 10 m/s2 = ............ [N]
b) Number of Air Bellows: n = ............
c) Thrust per Air Bellow: f = Fn = = ............ [N]
d) Operating pressure: P = ............ [bar]
e) Required stroke S = ............ [mm]
f) Vertical space: Xv = ............ [mm]
g) Horizontal space: Xh = ............ [mm]
h) Operating temperature: T = ............ [°C]
i) Operation angle α = ............ [°]
j) Out of alignment A = ............ [mm]
k) Chemical resistance ............................
Important Instructions
Thrust: The thrust depends on the height of the bellow. When height increases – the thrust decreases.
Stops: To avoid damage when the bellow is compressed or extended mechanical stops at both end positions have to be used.
Clearance: There must be enough clearance around the Air Bellow.