Bimba Manufacturing Company FO-173 Pneumatic Cylinder

FO-173 is a compact BIMBA Original Line double-acting pneumatic cylinder, offering dependable linear actuation in automation tasks with a 1-1/2 in bore and a 3 in stroke. This family includes variants such as FO-173-4W, a flat-cylinder configuration that preserves the same bore and stroke while providing a flat body profile and end-to-end mounting via screw-clearance holes, with a rod featuring a standard female thread and a non-magnetic piston in this variant. For compact installations that require a specific mounting layout, FO-173-D models provide front nose mounting, enabling easy integration into tight spaces. The FO-173 lineage is part of BIMBA's Original Line, a long-standing standard for reliable, low-maintenance pneumatic cylinders; these units are designed for straightforward installation in a wide range of pneumatic systems. Some FO-173 configurations specify a piston without magnetic sensing, highlighting the availability of non-magnetic piston variants across the family.