Linear Cylinders
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, including manufacturing, automation, construction, and transportation. Linear cylinders consist of a piston or plunger that moves back and forth within a cylindrical housing, generating linear force and motion. These cylinders are powered by hydraulic fluid or compressed air, which is supplied to one side of the cylinder to push the piston in one direction, while the other side vents or returns the fluid to complete the cycle. Linear cylinders come in different designs, such as single-acting (one-directional force) and double-acting (bi-directional force). They offer precise control over linear movement, allowing for precise positioning, lifting, pushing, pulling, and clamping applications. Linear cylinders are essential in various industrial processes, such as material handling, machine tooling, assembly lines, and heavy equipment operations. With their robust construction, reliable performance, and versatility, linear cylinders enable efficient and controlled linear motion in various applications.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1000-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015808. Pneumatic compact cylinder of ISO 21287 construction; double-acting, 63 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$694.73
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1100-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015809. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 63 mm × stroke 1100 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$717.78
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1150-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015810. Compact-form ISO cylinder sized at 63 mm × 1150 mm bore × stroke and rated for double-acting cycling. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$729.30
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0025-A038-EXTRA Ports R404067495. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 80 mm × stroke 25 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0050-IS-ADJSTROKE 37/50MM R404071857. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 80 mm × 50 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0090-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480144799. Short-body pneumatic cylinder; double-acting, 80 mm bore, 90 mm stroke for restricted-envelope installations. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$473.56
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0120-IS-0210200211AB00000-BAS R481619595. Short-body cylinder rated for double-acting operation; 80 mm bore and 120 mm stroke for clamping and short-travel positioning. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$483.29
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0170-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480141735. Pneumatic clamp-style cylinder (double-acting) with bore 80 mm and stroke 170 mm, in short ISO 21287 form. Suited to small-machine integration, robotic effectors, and panel-mounted fixturing where depth is constrained. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$499.49
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0730-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480187637. Compact pneumatic cylinder rated double-acting; 80 mm bore generates force across 730 mm of stroke length. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$681.01
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0075-IS-SPEC-ATEX R474001321. Short-stroke compact cylinder rated for double-acting operation with a 100 mm bore and 75 mm working stroke. Configured with ATEX-certified build. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0075-IS-SPEC-SM6-AL R474001320. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 100 mm × 75 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0150-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480169510. Compact ISO cylinder, double-acting, bore 100 mm × stroke 150 mm, for space-constrained pneumatic actuation. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$633.13
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0203-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480688710. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 100 mm × 203 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$653.38
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0203-IS-0230040111AB00000-BAS R480699165. Pneumatic clamp-style cylinder (double-acting) with bore 100 mm and stroke 203 mm, in short ISO 21287 form. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$810.04
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0300-IS-0210040111AB00000-ACC R480684617. Compact pneumatic cylinder rated double-acting; 100 mm bore generates force across 300 mm of stroke length. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$807.00
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0457-IS-0210040111AB00000-BAS R480691226. A compact pneumatic cylinder (double-acting) with 100 mm bore and 457 mm stroke for short-stroke industrial use. Integrates into precision fixtures, micro-clamping cells, and inline inspection equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$750.41
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-1500-IS-0210040211BB00000-BAS R480679954. ISO 21287 compact cylinder design, double-acting, bore 100 mm, stroke 1500 mm, for assembly and packaging duty. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$1,129.45
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-125-0030-IN-P.ROD Thread 1-14 UNF R404063886. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 125 mm × stroke 30 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-125-0040-IN-P.ROD Thread 1-14 UNS R404067990. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 125 mm × stroke 40 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Frequently selected for pick-and-place tooling, sub-assembly stations, and lifters with shallow envelopes. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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Detector and high strength actuator, sensing distance 0.5" (12.7 mm)
$261.17$313.40
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Detector and standard actuator, sensing distance 0.1" (2.54 mm)
$250.00$300.00
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
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Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 1135 in-lb
$399.10
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
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Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 207 in-lb
$247.90
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
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Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 365 in-lb
$271.50
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1000-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015808. Pneumatic compact cylinder of ISO 21287 construction; double-acting, 63 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$694.73
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1100-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015809. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 63 mm × stroke 1100 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$717.78
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-063-1150-IS-0210032215BB00000-BAS R412015810. Compact-form ISO cylinder sized at 63 mm × 1150 mm bore × stroke and rated for double-acting cycling. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$729.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0025-A038-EXTRA Ports R404067495. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 80 mm × stroke 25 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0050-IS-ADJSTROKE 37/50MM R404071857. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 80 mm × 50 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0090-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480144799. Short-body pneumatic cylinder; double-acting, 80 mm bore, 90 mm stroke for restricted-envelope installations. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$473.56
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0120-IS-0210200211AB00000-BAS R481619595. Short-body cylinder rated for double-acting operation; 80 mm bore and 120 mm stroke for clamping and short-travel positioning. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$483.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0170-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480141735. Pneumatic clamp-style cylinder (double-acting) with bore 80 mm and stroke 170 mm, in short ISO 21287 form. Suited to small-machine integration, robotic effectors, and panel-mounted fixturing where depth is constrained. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
$499.49
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-080-0730-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480187637. Compact pneumatic cylinder rated double-acting; 80 mm bore generates force across 730 mm of stroke length. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$681.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0075-IS-SPEC-ATEX R474001321. Short-stroke compact cylinder rated for double-acting operation with a 100 mm bore and 75 mm working stroke. Configured with ATEX-certified build. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0075-IS-SPEC-SM6-AL R474001320. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 100 mm × 75 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0150-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480169510. Compact ISO cylinder, double-acting, bore 100 mm × stroke 150 mm, for space-constrained pneumatic actuation. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$633.13
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0203-IS-0210040211AB00000-BAS R480688710. Reduced-length compact cylinder (double-acting) at 100 mm × 203 mm bore × stroke for tight-package automation. Used in confined-space assembly stations, indexing tables, jigs, and short-travel positioning fixtures. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$653.38
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0203-IS-0230040111AB00000-BAS R480699165. Pneumatic clamp-style cylinder (double-acting) with bore 100 mm and stroke 203 mm, in short ISO 21287 form. Deployed in test stands, automated inspection stations, and tight-package machine cells. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
$810.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0300-IS-0210040111AB00000-ACC R480684617. Compact pneumatic cylinder rated double-acting; 100 mm bore generates force across 300 mm of stroke length. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$807.00
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-0457-IS-0210040111AB00000-BAS R480691226. A compact pneumatic cylinder (double-acting) with 100 mm bore and 457 mm stroke for short-stroke industrial use. Integrates into precision fixtures, micro-clamping cells, and inline inspection equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$750.41
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-100-1500-IS-0210040211BB00000-BAS R480679954. ISO 21287 compact cylinder design, double-acting, bore 100 mm, stroke 1500 mm, for assembly and packaging duty. Used on small-format machinery, dispensing heads, and probing stations where space is at a premium. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
$1,129.45
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-125-0030-IN-P.ROD Thread 1-14 UNF R404063886. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 125 mm × stroke 30 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Selected for label applicators, marking heads, and reject mechanisms requiring short, fast cylinder strokes. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
Requires Quote
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Compact Cylinder - CCL-DA-125-0040-IN-P.ROD Thread 1-14 UNS R404067990. double-acting compact cylinder, bore 125 mm × stroke 40 mm, suited to fixturing, jigging, and similar tasks. Frequently selected for pick-and-place tooling, sub-assembly stations, and lifters with shallow envelopes. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
Requires Quote
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Subject to factory lead times
Detector and high strength actuator, sensing distance 0.5" (12.7 mm)
$261.17$313.40
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Detector and standard actuator, sensing distance 0.1" (2.54 mm)
$250.00$300.00
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 1135 in-lb
$399.10
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 207 in-lb
$247.90
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator, 365 in-lb
$271.50
Should ship between 25 Nov and 09 Dec
Subject to factory lead times
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.