IMI Bimba
US manufacturer of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators (founded 1957 by Charlie Bimba); now part of IMI plc's Precision Engineering division.
IMI Bimba (formerly Bimba Manufacturing Company) was founded in 1957 in University Park, Illinois when Charles Bimba invented the Original Line non-repairable stainless steel air cylinder, the first inexpensive, easy-to-replace pneumatic actuator for industrial use. Headquartered at 25150 S. Governors Hwy, University Park, IL 60484, the company now manufactures tens of thousands of off-the-shelf and custom motion control products including pneumatic actuators (round line, compact, NFPA, guided thruster, rodless, rotary, ISO), hydraulic actuators (NFPA, round line, compact, rodless), electric actuators (compact, rod-style, guided thruster, rack and pinion, linear robots), production presses (Intellipress), grippers, valves, air preparation equipment, sensors, switches, and fittings.
Industries served include automotive, agriculture, food and packaging, and medical. Acquired by IMI plc in 2019, Bimba is part of IMI Precision Engineering alongside IMI Norgren and IMI Bahr. The company has held ISO 9001 certification since 1994 and was the first actuator manufacturer in North America to become ISO certified.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Original Line Air Cylinder
Non-repairable stainless steel pneumatic cylinder invented in 1957; the industry benchmark for low-cost, reliable linear pneumatic actuation.
NFPA Hydraulic Actuator
NFPA-interchangeable hydraulic cylinders rated to 3,000 PSI with floating bushing design for extended service life in heavy industrial applications.
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https://www.bimba.comPHONE
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United States
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Founded
1957
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Manufacturer
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North America
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