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1. Requirements for air quality: Clean and dry compressed air must be used. The air must not contain synthetic oils with organic solvents, salts, corrosive gases, etc., to prevent improper operation of the cylinders and valves. Before installation, the piping system must be thoroughly purged to prevent dust, chips, seal fragments, and other contaminants from entering the cylinders and valves. 2. Requirements for the operating environment: In areas with a lot of dust, as well as water droplets and oil droplets, the rod side should be equipped with a telescopic protective sleeve. In situations where telescopic protective sleeves cannot be used, cylinders equipped with strong dust seals or waterproof cylinders should be selected. If the ambient temperature of the cylinder and the temperature of the medium exceed -10~60°C when a magnetic switch is used, anti-freezing or heat-resistant measures must be taken. In a strong magnetic field environment, cylinders equipped with automatic switches resistant to strong magnets should be used. Standard cylinders must not be used in corrosive mists or in mists that cause blisters in the seals. 3. Regarding cylinder lubrication: For cylinders lubricated by oil supply, an oil mister with an appropriate flow rate should be installed. There is no need to lubricate the cylinder with oil, as grease has been pre-applied inside it, allowing for long-term use. This type of cylinder can also be used with oil, but once oil is supplied, the supply must not be stopped. Turbo oil No. 1 (ISO VG32) should be used for lubrication; engine oil, spindle oil, etc., must not be used to prevent seals such as NBR from swelling. 4. Regarding the load on the cylinder, the piston rod can usually only bear axial loads. It is necessary to avoid applying lateral and eccentric loads on the piston rod. When a lateral load is present, a guiding device should be installed on the piston rod, or a cylinder equipped with guide rods should be used. When the load direction changes, it is advisable to use a floating joint between the front end of the piston rod and the load. In this way, there will be no strain at any point during the journey. When the cylinder is under heavy stress, the mounting base of the cylinder must have measures to prevent loosening, deformation, and damage. 5. Regarding cylinder installation: When installing a fixed cylinder, the axis of the load and that of the piston rod must be aligned. When installing ear-type or journal-type cylinders, it is necessary to ensure that the swinging plane of the cylinder and the swinging plane of the load are in the same plane. 6. Speed adjustment of the cylinder: When using a speed control valve to adjust the speed of the cylinder, its throttle valve should be gradually opened from a fully closed position until the desired speed is reached. The number of adjustments shall not exceed the maximum number of revolutions. After making the adjustments, tighten the lock nut. 7. Cushioning of cylinders: When the kinetic energy generated by the cylinder’s movement cannot be completely absorbed by the cylinder itself, a cushioning mechanism (such as a hydraulic buffer) should be installed externally, or a cushioning circuit should be designed. 8. Regarding the automatic operation of cylinders, the automatic control devices must include measures in the mechanism or circuit to prevent damage to personnel and the equipment caused by accidental operations or disruptions in the cylinder’s operating cycle. 9. Long-stroke cylinders: When the cylinder exceeds its maximum standard stroke, appropriate intermediate support should be provided. 10. For cylinders moving at high speeds, the load ratio should be reduced to decrease the impedance of charging and exhaust. 11. For cylinders moving at low speeds, where flow rates are low and both speed control and oil mist lubrication present difficulties, and when proper selection of component dimensions still fails to meet the requirements, a gas-liquid converter or a gas-liquid damping cylinder can be used. 12. Regarding safety measures: For cylinders that perform frequent actions and have high cylinder barrel temperatures, do not touch them. For cylinders that stop mid-process, be aware of the potential for accidents caused by movement due to air leakage. The driven object should be equipped with a protective cover to prevent direct contact with the human body. When the cylinder performs an impact action, a mechanism must be designed between the driving component and the fixed component to prevent fingers or hands from getting trapped.