Firestone Problem Solvers

Use Firestone products to solve a wide range of actuation and isolation problems. These problem solvers demonstrate unique air spring applications that may help you resolve a problem. They are also useful as ideas generators for air spring technology.

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Synthetic Marble Mold Clamp Four Airstroke actuators are used with a simple bridge clamp.
Air Blast Generator An Airstroke actuator is used to create an air blast into the bridged material to dislodge it.
Corn Planter An Airstroke actuator is used to provide adjustable down-pressure in compliance with the variation of the ground.
Sheet Welding Clamp To replace the C-clamp method, a pneumatic clamp was designed utilizing an Airstroke actuator and corrugated jaws.
Swash Plate Motor Develop a reliable and low maintenance swash plate motor.
Solar Tracker Two Airstroke actuators are used to adjust the angle of the collection panels, permitting accurate solar tracking. Pneumatic
Self Aligning Device A system designed to mechanically compensate for lack of alignment.
Wave Power Module Four Airstroke actuators are used in combination below the water's surface.
Perfect Bound Magazine Cutter A magazine is moved into position under a blade. An Airstroke actuator extends to move the blade, cutting off the glue joint.
Robotic Coupling Utilize an Airstroke actuator between the joint and end tooling to provide the force and multi-directional compliance when needed during a collision.

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