Rodless cylinders can cut your machine footprint by 50%—but only if you size them correctly. In modern machine design, space is at a premium. Traditional rodded cylinders often fail when dealing with long strokes or high moment loads.
This 45-minute technical session dives into the physics of rodless technology to solve real-world linear motion challenges. We’ll strip away the marketing fluff to compare magnetically vs. mechanically coupled systems, identify sizing ‘gotchas,’ and walk through the real selection edges that drive packaging and safety—options/accessories engineers actually decide on, plus fail-safe behavior on loss of air/power and practical locking/braking strategies.
What you will learn:
- Rodless Advantage: Rodless vs rodded
- Moment Loading: Why calculating pitch, yaw, and roll is more critical than simple thrust
- Tech Trade-offs: When to prioritize magnetically over mechanically coupled rodless cylinders
- Design for Reality: Selection “edges” that drive packaging and safety
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Additional Information
Parker experts work one-on-one with customers to create and deliver inventive systems and subsystems that break new ground. We start with listening first and applying what we know works. We invite you to learn more about our rodless cylinders and linear systems by visiting our product page, accessing our econfigurator tool, and visiting Parker's interactive Virtual Engineer.
Nick Kaczanowski
Product Sales Manager, Pneumatic Division
Nick Kaczanowski is a Product Sales Manager for Parker’s Pneumatics Division. He brings experience across product sales, plant quality leadership, and supplier quality engineering, developed over nearly nine years with Parker. Nick began his career through engineering co-ops in aerospace and industrial automation and completed Parker’s Quality Engineering Leadership Development Program. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Bob Pashos
Business Development Manager, Pneumatics Division
Bob Pashos is the Business Development Manager for Parker’s Pneumatics Division. With 16+ years at Parker, he brings deep expertise in mobile and industrial motion solutions. Bob previously served as an Automation Application Engineer and Pneumatic Territory Manager. Prior to Parker, he was a System Engineer at Hoerbiger-Origa, designing electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic solutions. He holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry University and is CMSE and NFPA Certified.
Motion Systems Group
6035 Parkland Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44124
Ph: (216) 896-3000
