Time to take a look at another successful Multicyl project!

 Wiremold, a very good and continued customer of Multicyl, contacted us for a solution to a sheet metal punching application they had.  The need was for 13 holes  to be punched along 3 edges of large panel – but with both positional adjustment and gagged selectability of some holes.   The result was excellent; a custom machine with 7 cylinders showcasing many of the benefits of Multicyl – versatility, power, punching speed, and safety.  Visit www.multicyl.com or click the picture below to see the machine in action!

Finished A production Run?

Due to the portability and versatility of a Multicyl system, there are customers who use the systems for small flexible production stations.

Do you have a multicyl unit that you need to re-purpose?

If you do, tool changeover is a very cost effective way to get more life out of your investment.

Most tools are located with a dowel pin, and affixed with a socket head cap screw.

Give us a call with what kind of tooling you need for your next project, we'll handle the rest.

Repairing a Multicyl cylinder

Even thought our cylinders are very reliable, occasionally they do require a new seal kit to be installed.

This can be done in one of two ways:

1)  You can send back the cylinder to Multicyl for a complete refurbishing, or

2)  You can purchase a seal kit and do the repair yourself.

The thought of disassembling a cylinder can seem daunting to some people, however, we have made some  handy PDF files with pictures detailing how to change the seals in your Multicyl

MC series, XL series, and DX series manuals can all be found here:  Multicyl Resource Page

And as usual, if you have any questions, feel free to contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members

1981 TO 2011 … THAT’S 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

Another magnificent milestone has been passed, 30 years, that’s a long time for a company to survive in these turbulent times .

We are excited to celebrate this anniversary and take a little time to reflect our success as we look forward to the future with great anticipation. 

Times change, downsizing and corporate relocation are old news.  Challenges change as industries shift continents but the rewards of our efforts are just as satisfying.

We look back with pride on our accomplishments and thank our loyal staff and excellent suppliers for their service through the years. Our success is summarized by Multicyl's business axiom which is a simple one.

“Be scrupulously fair and consistent with everybody. And when you promise to do something....do it.”

This axiom has stood the company in good stead for its first 30 years.  We are confident it will take us through the next 30 years with matching success.

Just by coincidence as this article was being written this MC series cyl was returned for repair. Built in 1988 a seal kit was all that was needed to rebuild this cyl back into full production.

Just like a Rolls Royce Multicyls never break down “they may be temporarily out of commission!”

Identifying a Multicyl Cylinder

One of the most common questions we get when we talk to a customer is “How do I know what cylinder I have?” 

There are two sets of numbers stamped on a multicyl's main body.  One set of numbers is the model number, the other is the serial number

First let’s take a look at the model number. 

You can see three sets of numbers stamped into the metal beneath the oil reservoir.  This particulat cylinder is a 20 16 7.

What does this mean?

The first number is tonnage  X2

so 20/2= 10Tons@120 PSI

the second number is the total stroke in 1/8th of an inch

16/8 = 2" Total stroke

the third numer is power stroke in 1/32nds of an inch

7/32" total power stroke.

The serial number to the cylinder can be found stamped in the same area on the back of the cylinder

Multicyl Trademarks - Helping the User

The implementation of recently trade marked Press-In-A-Box™ Multicyl packages and our Systematic™ Multicyl selection tool has implications for promotional and practical use both for our new customers and existing users of Multicyl products.

Press-In-A-Box™ offers the user a complete work station which converts

“From Box to Press, In 5 Minutes or Less!”

For the experienced user who is looking for a quick and easy method of Multicyl press selection to the novice user who needs to rely on the practical experience of other professionals,  Press-In-A-Box™  is designed to simplify the purchasing process with a pre-packaged product which is simple to ship and easy to install.  With step by step assistance from our website the user will be punching holes faster with Multicyl than any competitors’ press.

To facilitate the selection process our Systematic™ Press Selection Method has been designed to cut through the calculation process involved in selecting our products.  There are many important considerations which a Multicyl user must consider when designing his package including air pressure, tool selection, type of material and thickness.  Also important is cage selection with issues such as tool height and compatibility, throat depth and material access. Choice of actuation component packages are matched to the cylinder and cage selection to conform 

with local and OSHA approved safety standards.

A simple box entry system is all that’s required to enter the relevant information to obtain the tonnage requirement for the job.   Once entered the choice of Multicyl components automatically appear for the user to select from.  Our goal with these tools is to help Multicyl users quickly and independently work through the initial and ongoing process of buying and using Multicyl products.  But don’t forget – our team is always ready to help, so call or email any time.

Solar Green with Multicyl

Solar energy remains a growing market in North America and around the world.  You can see in the accompanying “Solarbuzz” study that worldwide market share for photovoltaic solar panels has increase by an average of 30% per year over the last 20 years and that in 2008-10 has shown a noticeable upswing. 

http://www.solarbuzz.com/facts-and-figures/markets-growth/market-growth

This growth is due to many factors including government incentives, improvements in the photovoltaic technology, and manufacturing improvements which have made it possible for going green with solar to be more competitive.

 

Multicyl has been involved in a number of projects with manufacturers of solar panels, with 2 of the biggest being Hydro Aluminum in Florida in 2009 and recently in 2011 with SunEarth in California.

The frames that need to be manufactured to house the glass in the panels require a number of holes to be punched in a variety of places and sizes, and Multicyl has a several features that appeal to this type of manufacturing need.   SunEarth requires both cut to length and hole punching operations for a number of differently sized frame components.  The compact size and adjustability of Multicyl was perfect for the job – the machine could punch 3 to 16 holes and cut parts to a length of 3’ to 12’, and could be set up for any part and combination in the range within 5 minutes.  A complete part is punched 2 seconds with a single operator.  See a picture below and click here to see a video of the machine in operation.