Collection: Camozzi Series QL Compact Short-Stroke Pneumatic Cylinders
Technical information & FAQs
Camozzi Series QL Compact Short-Stroke Pneumatic Cylinders
Camozzi Series QL pneumatic cylinders are designed to make installation easier where machine space is restricted, awkward or already crowded with other components. Their lightweight anodised-aluminium body provides compact pneumatic actuation across ten bore sizes from 12 to 100 mm.
The QL range is particularly flexible for a short-stroke pneumatic cylinder. Buyers can choose magnetic or non-magnetic designs, standard or through-rod operation, female or male piston-rod connections and, on larger bore sizes, extended-stroke versions reaching 300 mm.
Series QL Technical Overview
| Manufacturer | Camozzi Automation |
|---|---|
| Series | QL |
| Product Category | Compact short-stroke pneumatic cylinders |
| Bore Sizes | 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80 and 100 mm |
| Operation | Double acting |
| Sensing Options | Magnetic or non-magnetic |
| Through-Rod Version | Available on magnetic models |
| Body | Anodised aluminium |
| Piston Rod | Rolled stainless steel |
| Piston Seals | NBR |
| Rod Seal | Polyurethane |
| Working Pressure | 1 to 10 bar |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 80°C; down to -20°C with dry air |
| Sensor Type | Camozzi CSC sensors on magnetic versions |
| Certification Option | ATEX configurations available |
Lightweight Pneumatic Actuation for Difficult Installation Spaces
Series QL is intended to keep both weight and overall dimensions down. This is useful on compact machinery where an actuator has to fit between frames, guards, conveyors, tooling or other equipment without adding unnecessary mass to the moving assembly.
Camozzi identifies applications ranging from packaging and assembly equipment through to more demanding component-handling systems used in woodworking machinery.
Magnetic or Non-Magnetic Series QL?
Series QL gives the buyer a genuine choice rather than making magnetic sensing mandatory.
| Version | Code | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic | QLM | For applications requiring piston-position sensing |
| Non-magnetic | QLN | For straightforward pneumatic movement where integral magnetic sensing is unnecessary |
Selecting the non-magnetic version can make sense where the machine already determines position through another device or where cylinder-mounted sensing simply is not required.
Standard Stroke or Extended-Stroke QL?
The smaller QL pneumatic cylinders remain focused on genuinely short movements, while Camozzi extends the larger sizes considerably further.
| Bore | Standard Stroke Availability | Extended Stroke |
|---|---|---|
| 12–16 mm | 5–30 mm | — |
| 20–25 mm | 5–50 mm | — |
| 32–40 mm | 5–100 mm | 125–300 mm |
| 50–100 mm | 10–100 mm | 125–300 mm |
The longer-stroke models use construction code L and give Series QL more flexibility than its short-stroke name might initially suggest. This can be useful where an existing machine is built around the QL mounting envelope but requires substantially more than 100 mm travel.
Standard or Through-Rod Pneumatic Cylinders
Magnetic Series QL pneumatic cylinders are also available in a double-acting through-rod configuration. The piston rod extends from both ends of the actuator, giving a mechanically different arrangement from the standard single-rod design.
This option is useful where both sides of the piston rod need to interact with the machine or where the mechanism has been designed specifically around through-rod geometry.
Female or Male Rod Connection
Series QL also gives buyers a choice at the piston-rod end. Alongside the standard rod arrangement, Camozzi offers an M rod option with an external male thread.
This is particularly relevant during replacement work. A pneumatic cylinder can have the correct bore, stroke and overall series while still being unsuitable if the machine tooling expects a different piston-rod connection.
Pneumatic Connection Sizes
| Bore | Pneumatic Port |
|---|---|
| 12 mm | M5 |
| 16 mm | M5 |
| 20 mm | M5 |
| 25 mm | M5 |
| 32 mm | G1/8 |
| 40 mm | G1/8 |
| 50 mm | G1/4 |
| 63 mm | G1/4 |
| 80 mm | G3/8 |
| 100 mm | G3/8 |
Mounting Series QL Into Tight Machinery
Series QL can be secured directly with screws or installed using mounting brackets. Camozzi supplies both conventional B-QL feet and narrower BN-QL foot mounts.
The narrower mounting option is particularly useful where the pneumatic cylinder itself fits comfortably but the available width around the mounting points is restricted by the surrounding machine structure.
Which Series QL Should You Order?
QLM or QLN — which version belongs on my machine?
Use QLM where the machine needs magnetic piston-position feedback. QLN is the non-magnetic version and is appropriate where cylinder-mounted sensing is not required. If replacing an existing pneumatic cylinder, preserve the original sensing arrangement rather than choosing solely on dimensions.
I need 150 mm stroke. Does that rule out Series QL?
No. Camozzi offers long-stroke QL pneumatic cylinders from 125 to 300 mm on bore sizes from 32 to 100 mm. These use the dedicated long-stroke construction rather than the normal short-body configuration.
My existing QL has an external thread on the piston rod. Is that a separate version?
Yes. Camozzi offers an M rod option with a male piston-rod thread. Matching this detail avoids having to modify the tooling or mechanical connection already fitted to the machine.
The normal mounting feet are too wide for my installation. Is there a narrower option?
Yes. Camozzi provides the BN-QL narrow foot mount specifically as a shorter-width alternative to the standard B-QL mounting feet.
Can I order an ATEX Series QL pneumatic cylinder?
Yes. ATEX is included as a certification option within the current Series QL coding system. The correct certified configuration should be ordered where the machine operates in an applicable hazardous-area environment.
70 pneumatic cylinder products in this range.
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Camozzi
QLM2A063A050M
63mm bore x 50mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A063A050M -
Camozzi
QLM2A063A035
63mm bore x 35mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A063A035 -
Camozzi
QLM2A063A025
63mm bore x 25mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A063A025 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A100
50mm bore x 100mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A100 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A075
50mm bore x 75mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A075 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A050
50mm bore x 50mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A050 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A045
50mm bore x 45mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A045 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A040
50mm bore x 40mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A040 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A035
50mm bore x 35mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A035 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A030
50mm bore x 30mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A030 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A025
50mm bore x 25mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A025 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A020
50mm bore x 20mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A020 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A100
40mm bore x 100mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A100 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A015
50mm bore x 15mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A015 -
Camozzi
QLM2A050A010
50mm bore x 10mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A050A010 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A075
40mm bore x 75mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A075 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A050
40mm bore x 50mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A050 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A045
40mm bore x 45mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A045 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A040
40mm bore x 40mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A040 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A035
40mm bore x 35mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A035 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A030
40mm bore x 30mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A030 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A025
40mm bore x 25mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A025 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A020
40mm bore x 20mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A020 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A015
40mm bore x 15mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A015 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A010
40mm bore x 10mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A010 -
Camozzi
QLM2A040A005
40mm bore x 5mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A040A005 -
Camozzi
QLM2A032A100
32mm bore x 100mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A032A100 -
Camozzi
QLM2A032A075
32mm bore x 75mm stroke
ISO 21287 | ISO 21287 Compact Pneumatic Cylinder
Manufacturer Part Number QLM2A032A075