Original Line® Air Cylinder
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The Bimba 041 is an Original Line non-repairable air cylinder with a 3/4" bore and a 1" stroke. It is single acting with spring return, mounts by the front nose and has a pressure rating of 250 PSI.
As the source prints itBore Size (Power Factor)3/4" (04)Press to see it in the sheet ↓
As the source prints itStroke Length1Press to see it in the sheet ↓
As the source prints itPressure RatingOriginal Line, Cushioned Original Line, NR series, Z-line, MRS and hole punchers: 250 PSIPress to see it in the sheet ↓
As the source prints itCylinder Life ExpectancyIMI Bimba cylinders have been designed and tested for an expected life of 3,000 miles of travel when properly applied. Additional lubrication is not required.Press to see it in the sheet ↓
- Part number or model
- 041
- Catalog number
- Not assigned yet
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Timeline
Dates from the sources in References
- 1957Charlie Bimba invented the Original Line
Specifications
38 fields, as the sources state them
Main variables
- Part No.
- 0411
- Bore Size (Power Factor)
- 3/4" (04)1
- Stroke Length
- 11
- Acting
- Single [Standard]1
- Mounting Style
- Front Nose1
- Non-Rotating Rod (Hexagon Rod)
- Round (Standard)1
- Magnet Option
- Without Magnet1
- Extra Extension
- Without Extra Extension1
- Side Ported Rear Head
- Standard Port1
- Magnalube Lubrication
- Standard Lube1
- Low/High Temperature
- Standard -20° to 200°F (-29° to 95°C)1
- Bumper Option
- W/out Bumpers1
- Heavy Springs
- W/ Standard Spring (Relaxed 3 lbs./Compressed 6 lbs.)1
- Stainless Steel Rod
- Standard Blackened Carbon Steel1
- No Thread Option
- Threaded (Standard)1
DIMENSIONS
- DIMENSIONS: A
- 3.191
3/4" Bore Air Cylinders
- Model
- 042
- How To Specify
- Enter Stroke Length as 3rd Digit2
- Description
- Single Acting – Spring Return – Front Nose Mounting2
- Standard Stroke Lengths
- 1/2", 1", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4"2
- Maximum Stroke
- 6"2
- Optional Accessory
- D-226 Mounting Bracket2
- Base Weight
- .10no unit printed2
- Adder Per Inch of Stroke
- .082
- Dimensions
- 1.50 + 1.69 PER 1.00 OF STROKE .44 .50 .19 .81 .62 1/2-20 MOUNTING NUT 1/4-28 UNF-2A .250 DIA. ROD 1/8 NPT2
- Force Exerted
- Approximately 0.4 of Air Line Pressure2
- Enclosed Spring Force
- 3lbs Relaxed — 6lbs Compressed2
- Bronze Rod Guide Bushing
- Standard2
- Options
- Ports Rotated (K) No Thread (NT) Side Ported Rear Head (Q) Add .44” to nose mount overall length Pivot Bushing (Y) .250” ID Single And Reverse Acting Bumper (B) Add .125 to overall length Double Acting Bumpers (B) No change in overall length Extra Extension (EE) DXDE, extension added to each end Double Acting Failsafe (JS = Spring Return, JR = Spring Extend) See pages 59-60 for overall length adders Rod Wiper (W) (not available in standard single acting) Now available in block mount Heavy Spring (H) (available on single acting and reverse acting) Spring Force: 4 lbs. relaxed — 10 lbs. compressed Magnet (prefix M) Single and reverse acting add .125" to overall length Stainless steel rod becomes standard with this option Must specify track(s) for use with miniature position sensing (T2, T3, T4). See page 61 for track location details. See the Switch Products chapter for switch selection information. Low Temperature (N) Temperature Range: -40° to 200°F Non-Standard Male Thread TM(__) - See table on page xx for thread size options Thread Extension over standard (TX†__) - Specify Additional Length - Ex: TX(0.25) High Temperature “U” Cups (V) Temperature Range: 0° to 400°F (-18° to 205°C) Low Pressure Hydraulic (HL) 250 psi maximum Double acting models only2
Specification Details
- Piston Rod Material
- Standard models feature ground and roller burnished type 303 stainless steel.2
- Temperature Range
- Buna N seals with a temperature range of -20° F (-29° C) to 200° F (90° C) are standard in all IMI Bimba air cylinders.2
- Lubrication
- Standard Original Line Cylinders are pre-lubricated at our factory with a semi-synthetic grease and do not require additional lubrication during their service life.2
- Cylinder Life Expectancy
- IMI Bimba cylinders have been designed and tested for an expected life of 3,000 miles of travel when properly applied. Additional lubrication is not required.2
- Pressure Rating
- Original Line, Cushioned Original Line, NR series, Z-line, MRS and hole punchers: 250 PSI2
- Nose Mount Torque Values
- Thread Size 1/2-20 UNF Torque (IN*LB) FT*LB (144) 12 Bore Size 3/4" (04)2
Original Line® Air Cylinder
- Overview
- The Original Line air cylinder sets the standard for a reliable and low maintenance non-repairable air cylinder. This product has versatile options including three-position air cylinders, MRS air cylinders, non-rotating air cylinders, and PC air cylinders. The capabilities of this air cylinder line provide customers with a dependable pneumatic solution for their most challenging applications. Bore sizes: 5/16", 7/16", 9/16", 3/4", 7/8", 1 1/16", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/2", 3" Wide variety of stroke lengths and mounting styles Over 150,000 Original Line® cylinders are inventoried and ship same day 3000 mile life rating Permanent grease lubricant requires no additional lubrication during service3
- Compliance
- Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov3
History
- History
- When Charlie Bimba invented the Original Line® non-repairable air cylinder in 1957, he rocked the entire motion control industry.4
Sources: bimba.com, Part No. 041, Main variables and DIMENSIONS tabs, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; bimba.com, Original Line Cylinders catalog, p. 18 model 04, pp. 5, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; bimba.com, Original Line Air Cylinder family page, introduction, bullet list and Compliance, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC; bimba.com, About, History page, company text, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC.
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References
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- bimba.com, Part No. 041, Main variables and DIMENSIONS tabs, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 16 specifications
- bimba.com, Original Line Cylinders catalog, p. 18 model 04, pp. 5, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 19 specifications, the related products, the documents
- bimba.com, Original Line Air Cylinder family page, introduction, bullet list and Compliance, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 2 specifications
- bimba.com, About, History page, company text, read Nov 1, 2026 UTC. Supports 1 specification
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- Read on bimba.com: Part No. 041, Main variables and DIMENSIONS tabs; Original Line Cylinders catalog, p. 18 model 04, pp. 5; Original Line Air Cylinder family page, introduction, bullet list and Compliance; About, History page, company text.Claude Opus (AI agent) · Not reviewed yet
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