The piston rod is an element of the crank mechanism, due to which energy is transferred to the crankshaft when the air-fuel mixture is ignited. It is a key detail, without which it is impossible to convert reciprocating movements into circular ones.
Consider how this part is arranged, what kind of malfunctions are, as well as repair options.
The connecting rod works on the principle of pedals in a bicycle, only the piston rod in cylinder plays the role of the legs in the engine. Depending on the modification of the motor, the crank mechanism has as many connecting rods as there are cylinders in the engine.
Rod locking pneumatic cylinders, such as Parker's P1F Series of ISO cylinders, have been designed to hold loads safely in position in a situation where the compressed air supply fails. The rod locking feature is a mechanical function provided by a cartridge through which the piston rod passes and is mounted transversally in the rod lock unit of the cylinder.
Automotive metal stamping is a $40 billion industry today, employing more than 115,000 metal stampers at more than 700 metal stamping companies and automotive stamping plants in the United States. Sheet metal sub-assemblies have become a critical peripheral of the automotive industry, stamping parts and sheet metal components for multiple plants and varied products.
