Pneumatic Cylinders for Manufacturing

Pneumatic cylinders provide reliable linear movement across manufacturing machinery, automated production lines and manually operated equipment.

They are used for repetitive machine movements ranging from small component ejection to larger clamping, lifting and material handling operations.

Manufacturing applications

• Assembly machinery
• Production lines
• Fixtures and jigs
• Conveyor stops and diverters
• Machine loading and unloading
• Component clamping
• Pressing and positioning
• Guard and door operation
• Sorting and inspection equipment

Choosing the cylinder format

Different production movements require different cylinder constructions.

• ISO profile cylinders: robust general-purpose machine movement.
• Compact cylinders: short installations and limited space.
• Guided cylinders: supported, non-rotating movement.
• Roundline cylinders: simpler light-duty movement.
• Rodless cylinders: longer travel with reduced overall machine length.
• Clamping cylinders: component holding and workholding applications.

Reducing machine downtime

A clear record of cylinder manufacturer, series and part number can significantly shorten replacement identification.

Where possible, maintenance records should also include:

• Bore and stroke
• Mounting type
• Port size
• Piston rod thread
• Sensor reference
• Seal or material options

Replacement and alternative supply

Cylinder Warehouse can supply exact manufacturer products and review alternatives where availability, obsolescence or lead time creates a problem.

Any alternative product will be identified clearly rather than presented as the original manufacturer’s item.