The Rotary Actuator That Slammed at the Ends: Pneumatic Cushioning, Not the Actuator A rotary pneumatic actuator (180° rotation) slamming at both ends. It made a loud bang every cycle. The customer thought the actuator was broken. It was fine. It had no end-position cushioning. The rotation was at full speed until the internal stop. …

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