Linear Cylinders - Aventics
Centro offers linear cylinders, also known as linear actuators or hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, which are mechanical devices that convert energy into linear motion. They are widely used in various industries, incl...
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NFPA Cylinders
NFPA cylinders tailored for pneumatic systems adhere to the rigorous standards set by the National Fluid Power Association. These cylinders offer a robust, standardized solution for achieving efficient linear motion within pneumatic automation setups. With adherence to NFPA guidelines, these cylinders ensure compatibility, interchangeability, and easy integration across various manufacturers' components. In various sizes and configurations, NFPA pneumatic cylinders enable precise control and reliable performance in applications spanning manufacturing, packaging, and material handling. Their standardized design simplifies maintenance and replacement, making them a preferred choice for achieving streamlined automation and optimal productivity.
Pneumatic Cylinders and Actuators
Pneumatic cylinders and actuators are used in a variety of industrial applications. Pneumatic cylinders and actuators use compressed air to create a force in a linear or rotary motion. Pneumatic cylinders come in various sizes and shapes and can be used for many different applications. Pneumatic cylinders and actuators are an essential part of many industries, and we are proud to offer our customers a wide selection of products. At Centro, we carry a complete selection of pneumatic cylinders and actuators, including rotary actuators and linear cylinders. Our pneumatic cylinders and actuators are available in various sizes and configurations, making it easy to find the perfect product for your application. Please browse our website or contact us today to learn more about our pneumatic cylinder and actuator offerings.
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480645531. Provides double-acting linear motion with a 40 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, suited to pressing, clamping, and positioning. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$297.71
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480654730. Pneumatic actuator of profile/tie-rod construction; double-acting, 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$323.18
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-SPE R434008629. Air cylinder of profile/tie-rod construction; bore 40 mm, stroke 100 mm, double-acting operation. Selected by OEMs for stamping presses, sealers, lift gates, and ejector mechanisms on automated lines. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-3-ACC R480648471. Rated for double-acting cycling, this profile cylinder pairs a 40 mm bore with a 100 mm working stroke. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$382.76
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-ACC R480609924. Tie-rod construction cylinder rated for double-acting operation, 40 mm bore × 100 mm stroke. Used on tray loaders, pallet handling stations, and case-sealing machinery for repeatable linear duty. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$852.08
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-BAS R480045205. ISO profile cylinder with 40 mm bore producing double-acting force across 100 mm of guided travel. Common applications include automated assembly, packaging machinery, materials handling, and OEM equipment where guided linear motion is required. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$213.59
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-BAS R480609923. Heavy-duty double-acting profile cylinder; the 40 mm bore delivers force across a 100 mm stroke length. Used on tray loaders, pallet handling stations, and case-sealing machinery for repeatable linear duty. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$214.57
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-MT12 R432032059. A double-acting profile cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 100 mm stroke for guided linear actuation in industrial machinery. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$78.16
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0106-1-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480678319. Pneumatic profile cylinder (double-acting); bore measures 40 mm and stroke length is 106 mm. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$229.65
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0115-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480688362. ISO-style profile cylinder offering double-acting extension and retraction over a 115 mm stroke at 40 mm bore. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$291.02
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0120-MT12 R432037826. Industrial profile cylinder, double-acting, with bore 40 mm and stroke 120 mm for repeatable linear motion in machine builds. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$114.68
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-1-2-1-2-1-BAS R480652451. Profile and tie-rod cylinder, 40 mm bore × 125 mm stroke, designed for double-acting duty in automated equipment. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$272.45
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480617582. Tie-rod-style profile cylinder (double-acting) sized at 40 mm × 125 mm bore × stroke for industrial use. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$244.94
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480686699. 125 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Common applications include automated assembly, packaging machinery, materials handling, and OEM equipment where guided linear motion is required. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$269.17
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480688474. Pneumatic actuator of profile/tie-rod construction; double-acting, 40 mm bore, 125 mm stroke. Specified on cutting, slitting, and folding stations where consistent stroke timing is critical. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$294.26
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-4-ACC R480661188. 125 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$372.87
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-3-1-BAS R412013769. Heavy-duty double-acting profile cylinder; the 40 mm bore delivers force across a 125 mm stroke length. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$268.56
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0130-0-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480680627. Profile cylinder rated for double-acting duty with bore 40 mm and stroke 130 mm for machine-build integration. Integrates into automated welding, riveting, and clamp-fixture equipment requiring linear actuation. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$212.09
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0150-0-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480041135. ISO profile cylinder with 40 mm bore producing double-acting force across 150 mm of guided travel. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$215.16
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0160-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480692526. 160 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Often integrated into press, clamp, and lifter stations on production lines, conveyor systems, and end-of-arm tooling. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$378.02
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0170-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480682312. Rated for double-acting cycling, this profile cylinder pairs a 40 mm bore with a 170 mm working stroke. Suited to automation cells, indexing tables, and assembly fixtures requiring repeatable cylinder strokes under load. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$250.57
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0175-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480680543. Air cylinder of profile/tie-rod construction; bore 40 mm, stroke 175 mm, double-acting operation. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$275.07
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0180-0-2-2-4-1-1-ACC R434008673. Profile cylinder built for double-acting operation across a 180 mm stroke, with a 40 mm working bore. Often integrated into press, clamp, and lifter stations on production lines, conveyor systems, and end-of-arm tooling. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0200-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480636413. Profile cylinder built for double-acting operation across a 200 mm stroke, with a 40 mm working bore. Suited to automation cells, indexing tables, and assembly fixtures requiring repeatable cylinder strokes under load. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$979.51
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480645531. Provides double-acting linear motion with a 40 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, suited to pressing, clamping, and positioning. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$297.71
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480654730. Pneumatic actuator of profile/tie-rod construction; double-acting, 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$323.18
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-1-SPE R434008629. Air cylinder of profile/tie-rod construction; bore 40 mm, stroke 100 mm, double-acting operation. Selected by OEMs for stamping presses, sealers, lift gates, and ejector mechanisms on automated lines. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-1-1-3-ACC R480648471. Rated for double-acting cycling, this profile cylinder pairs a 40 mm bore with a 100 mm working stroke. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$382.76
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-ACC R480609924. Tie-rod construction cylinder rated for double-acting operation, 40 mm bore × 100 mm stroke. Used on tray loaders, pallet handling stations, and case-sealing machinery for repeatable linear duty. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$852.08
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-BAS R480045205. ISO profile cylinder with 40 mm bore producing double-acting force across 100 mm of guided travel. Common applications include automated assembly, packaging machinery, materials handling, and OEM equipment where guided linear motion is required. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$213.59
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-0-2-2-4-1-1-BAS R480609923. Heavy-duty double-acting profile cylinder; the 40 mm bore delivers force across a 100 mm stroke length. Used on tray loaders, pallet handling stations, and case-sealing machinery for repeatable linear duty. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$214.57
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0100-MT12 R432032059. A double-acting profile cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 100 mm stroke for guided linear actuation in industrial machinery. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$78.16
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0106-1-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480678319. Pneumatic profile cylinder (double-acting); bore measures 40 mm and stroke length is 106 mm. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$229.65
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0115-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480688362. ISO-style profile cylinder offering double-acting extension and retraction over a 115 mm stroke at 40 mm bore. Used by machine builders for stamping, transfer, gating, and ejection duty across packaging, food, and industrial automation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$291.02
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0120-MT12 R432037826. Industrial profile cylinder, double-acting, with bore 40 mm and stroke 120 mm for repeatable linear motion in machine builds. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$114.68
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-1-2-1-2-1-BAS R480652451. Profile and tie-rod cylinder, 40 mm bore × 125 mm stroke, designed for double-acting duty in automated equipment. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$272.45
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480617582. Tie-rod-style profile cylinder (double-acting) sized at 40 mm × 125 mm bore × stroke for industrial use. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$244.94
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480686699. 125 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Common applications include automated assembly, packaging machinery, materials handling, and OEM equipment where guided linear motion is required. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$269.17
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480688474. Pneumatic actuator of profile/tie-rod construction; double-acting, 40 mm bore, 125 mm stroke. Specified on cutting, slitting, and folding stations where consistent stroke timing is critical. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$294.26
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-1-4-ACC R480661188. 125 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$372.87
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0125-0-2-2-1-3-1-BAS R412013769. Heavy-duty double-acting profile cylinder; the 40 mm bore delivers force across a 125 mm stroke length. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$268.56
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0130-0-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480680627. Profile cylinder rated for double-acting duty with bore 40 mm and stroke 130 mm for machine-build integration. Integrates into automated welding, riveting, and clamp-fixture equipment requiring linear actuation. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$212.09
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0150-0-2-2-1-1-1-BAS R480041135. ISO profile cylinder with 40 mm bore producing double-acting force across 150 mm of guided travel. Frequently specified for clamping fixtures, lift gates, and material-pushing stations in continuous-process equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$215.16
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0160-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480692526. 160 mm stroke × 40 mm bore profile cylinder, double-acting, for pneumatic actuation on machine builds. Often integrated into press, clamp, and lifter stations on production lines, conveyor systems, and end-of-arm tooling. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$378.02
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0170-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480682312. Rated for double-acting cycling, this profile cylinder pairs a 40 mm bore with a 170 mm working stroke. Suited to automation cells, indexing tables, and assembly fixtures requiring repeatable cylinder strokes under load. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$250.57
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0175-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480680543. Air cylinder of profile/tie-rod construction; bore 40 mm, stroke 175 mm, double-acting operation. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$275.07
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0180-0-2-2-4-1-1-ACC R434008673. Profile cylinder built for double-acting operation across a 180 mm stroke, with a 40 mm working bore. Often integrated into press, clamp, and lifter stations on production lines, conveyor systems, and end-of-arm tooling. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Profile & Tie Rod Cylinder - PRA-DA-040-0200-0-2-2-1-1-1-ACC R480636413. Profile cylinder built for double-acting operation across a 200 mm stroke, with a 40 mm working bore. Suited to automation cells, indexing tables, and assembly fixtures requiring repeatable cylinder strokes under load. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$979.51
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FAQS
- A pneumatic linear cylinder (also called an air cylinder) is an actuator that uses compressed air to produce straight-line (linear) motion and force. It consists of a cylindrical bore (barrel), a piston that slides inside the bore, and a piston rod attached to the piston that extends through one end of the cylinder. When compressed air is directed into the cylinder on one side of the piston, the pressure acts on the piston area to create a force that pushes the piston and rod in a straight line. In a double-acting cylinder, air can be applied to either side of the piston to produce force in both the extend and retract directions. In a single-acting cylinder, air drives the piston in one direction and a spring returns it in the other. The force output depends on the bore size (piston area) and the air supply pressure — larger bores and higher pressures produce more force. Compact Automation linear cylinders available through Centro are offered in bore sizes from 3/4 inch to 8 inches, producing forces up to 5,030 pounds at 100 PSI, constructed of anodized aluminum with various mounting, rod end, and sensor options.
- A single-acting pneumatic cylinder uses compressed air to drive the piston in one direction (typically extend) and relies on an internal spring to return the piston in the opposite direction when air is exhausted. Single-acting cylinders require only one air line and a 3/2-way directional valve, making the pneumatic circuit simpler. However, the spring consumes some of the available force (the air must overcome the spring force in the power stroke), and the return stroke force is limited to the spring force. Single-acting cylinders are used for simple applications like clamping, ejecting, and pressing where force is needed in only one direction. A double-acting pneumatic cylinder uses compressed air on both sides of the piston — one port drives the piston forward (extend) and the other drives it backward (retract), with full air-powered force available in both directions. Double-acting cylinders require two air lines and a 5/2-way directional valve. They are the most common type used in industrial automation because they provide powered motion and force control in both directions, which is needed for most machine functions.
- The bore size determines the cylinder's force output at a given air pressure. To select the right bore size, first calculate the force needed to perform the work — this includes the force to move the load (weight times friction coefficient for horizontal motion, or weight for vertical lifting), any process force (pressing, clamping, punching), acceleration force (to bring the load up to speed within the available time), and any additional friction or resistance in the mechanism. Add a safety factor (typically 25-50% above the calculated force) to ensure reliable operation. Then calculate the bore size needed: Force = Pressure × Piston Area, so Piston Area = Force ÷ Pressure. From the piston area, calculate the bore diameter. Select the next standard bore size that meets or exceeds the required area. Standard bore sizes from Compact Automation available through Centro range from 3/4 inch to 8 inches. Always verify that the selected cylinder fits the available space and that the mounting and rod end configurations are compatible with the machine design.
- Pneumatic linear cylinders are available in numerous mounting styles to accommodate different machine designs and load orientations. Fixed mounts hold the cylinder body rigidly in place — these include nose mounting (threaded or flanged at the rod end), tail mounting (at the cap end), foot mounting (L-brackets or base plates bolted to the machine frame), and flange mounting (front or rear). Fixed mounts are used when the cylinder pushes or pulls in a straight line with no angular misalignment. Pivot mounts allow the cylinder body to swing in an arc as it operates — these include trunnion mounting (pivot pins on the sides of the cylinder), clevis mounting (a U-bracket at the cap end), and spherical bearing mounts. Pivot mounts are used when the cylinder drives a lever, linkage, or any mechanism where the load path changes angle as the cylinder extends. The correct mounting style depends on the application's load direction, whether the cylinder needs to pivot during operation, available space, and how the cylinder interfaces with the machine structure. Centro carries cylinders configurable with a wide variety of mounting styles.
- Repairable pneumatic cylinders are designed so that the internal wear components (piston seals, rod seals, piston, and rod bearing) can be accessed and replaced when they wear out, extending the cylinder's service life through multiple rebuild cycles. They typically have a tie-rod or threaded body construction that can be disassembled, and replacement seal kits are available from the manufacturer. Repairable cylinders are the standard choice for heavy-duty, high-cycle, or critical applications where the cylinder is expected to operate for years and periodic maintenance is more economical than replacement. Non-repairable pneumatic cylinders are constructed so that the body cannot be easily disassembled for internal repairs — when the seals wear out, the entire cylinder is replaced. They are typically smaller, lighter, and less expensive than repairable cylinders, constructed with stainless steel tubing and aluminum heads. Compact Automation offers non-repairable cylinders in bore sizes from 5/16 inch to 3 inches with forces up to 700 pounds at 100 PSI. Non-repairable cylinders are the standard choice for lighter-duty applications, smaller bore sizes, and installations where the lower initial cost and compact size outweigh the long-term economics of rebuild capability.