The revolutionary West "Air Muscle" is a lightweight, single-acting, pneumatic linear actuator with a high power to weight ratio. In continuous development for advanced robotics work since 1982, the Air Muscle is now available, in three standard sizes, for use in a variety of industrial applications. Air Muscles have a number of advantages over conventional pneumatic cylinders.
They produce three times the force but weigh as little as 10 grammes and are cheaper to buy and install than cylinders.
Air Muscles have no "stiction" and can be operated when twisted axially or bent round a corner.
They are self-damping when contracting and their flexible material makes them inherently cushioned when extending.
If you have a potential application for an Air Muscle, contact The West Group for your FREE SAMPLE or ask to see the Air Muscle Nail Bender in action!