SMC Specialty & Engineered Cylinder Designs
When your application requires that a task be performed that can not be completed with standard air cylinders, SMC can help you find the solution. SMC offers a variety of specialty air cylinders including Sine (smooth acceleration), Load Stopping, and Clamp to name a few. For example, the transportation of delicate items often requires greater control of cylinder speed, acceleration and deceleration than is afforded by traditional pneumatic cylinders. For this reason, SMC has developed a RE series of sine cylinders. These cylinders facilitate high-speed transportation of work but have very smooth actuation (similar to sine wave).
For your demanding applications our large engineering department can customize a product solution for you. Need a special variation on our standard pneumatic rotary actuator? No problem. We can create a three-stop rotary unit to meet your custom needs.
The CS1, tie-rod style, low friction air cylinder has been designed with a low sliding resistance of the piston, making this air cylinder ideal for contact pressure control applications requiring smooth movements at low pressure. The CS1 air cylinder offers 3 bore sizes (125, 140 & 160mm), 7 mounting options, and is auto switch capable. Other options include rod boots & cushions.
Double acting, single rod, low friction
Available with Rc, NPT or G port threads
Bore size (mm): 125, 140, 160
Auto switch capable
Variety of lead wires or prewired connectors
SMC Specialty & Engineered Cylinder low friction C(D)S2Y, Smooth Cylinder, Double Acting, Double Rod
Series CS2 air cylinder is a double acting, non-lube air cylinder. Aluminum die-cast is used for both the rod and head covers, which means a maximum weight reduction of approximately 50% (basic 125mm bore, 100mm stroke). This series is available in bore sizes 125mm, 140mm and 160mm with maximum strokes up to 1600mm (depending on the mounting configuration). Air cushions are standard on both ends. Other options include auto switches, rod boots, and Rc, NPT or G thread types.
Double acting, single rod, smooth air cylinder
Bore size (mm): 125, 140, 160
Applicable port threads: Rc, NPT, G
Optional rod boots
Auto switch capable
Series MQM is a lateral load resisting, low friction, compact cylinder for low to high speeds. The metal seal construction with low operating resistance allows actuation in speed and output control ranges that are impossible for ordinary cylinders. The MQM offers long life expectancy of 10,000km or 100 million full cycles.
The MQQ cylinder is a compact, low friction cylinder designed for low pressure, low speed, uniform speed or low friction applications. MQQ is available as standard or a lateral load resisting type (with built-in ball bushings). Bore sizes range from 10mm to 28mm and strokes are available up to 100mm.
The CM2X series is a microspeed cylinder designed to minimize operating pressure while achieving stable thrust. The operating pressure is cut in half compared to previous series. All models have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
Clean Series low speed cylinder
Double acting single rod
Bore sizes: (mm) 20, 25, 32, 40
Auto switch capable
The CQSX series is a microspeed cylinder that allows low speed transfer of work pieces that cannot tolerate shock. CQSX is capable of smooth starts with minimal lurching even after long periods of no operation. All models have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
CQS, low speed type
Bore sizes: 12, 16, 20, 25mm
Strokes up to 50mm
Auto switch capable
The CJ2X microspeed cylinder series operates smoothly with minimal stick-slip. This series achieves stable low speed operation even at 0.5 mm/s (1mm/s for ø16 or smaller). The average speed is obtained by dividing the stroke by the piston rod movement time. All models have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
CJ2, low friction type
Mountings: basic, foot, flange, double clevis
Bore sizes: 10mm, 16mm
Strokes up to 200mm
Auto switch capable
The CM2X series is a microspeed cylinder designed to minimize operating pressure while achieving stable thrust. The operating pressure is cut in half compared to previous series. All models have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
CM2, low friction type
Mountings: 12 options available
Bore sizes: 20, 25, 32, 40mm
Strokes up to 300mm as standard
Auto switch capable
Low friction characteristics are improved with the use of the CQ2X low speed cylinder series. Minimum operating pressure is cut in half, compared to previous series, while achieving stable thrust. All microspeed cylinders have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
CQ2, low friction type
Mountings: 6 options available
Bore sizes: 32mm, 40mm
Strokes up to 100mm as standard
Auto switch capable
The CQSX series is a microspeed cylinder that allows low speed transfer of work pieces that cannot tolerate shock. CQSX is capable of smooth starts with minimal lurching even after long periods of no operation. All models have the same dimensions as the standard cylinders.
CQS, low friction type
Mountings: basic, foot, front and rear flange, double clevis
Bore sizes: 12, 16, 20, 25mm
Strokes up to 50mm
Auto switch capable
The CRQ2 series is a compact rotary, rack and pinion style actuator. Single and double shaft types are available in all sizes (10~40mm). The CRQ2 uses internal cushioning and the body can be used as a flange. The use of a double piston eliminates backlash. CRQ2X low speed rotary actuator is also available. Auto switches are available.
Low-speed rotary actuator
Rotation time adjustment range: 1 to 5 (s/90°)
Dimensions compatible with the CRQ2 series
Smooth motion without stick-slip phenomenon
SMC Specialty & Engineered Cylinder low speed C(D)UX, Free Mount Cylinder, Double Acting, Single Rod
The CUX series low speed type free mount cylinder saves space and allows direct and precise mounting. It is available in 10mm to 32mm bore sizes with stroke lengths up to 50mm. Specifications include, double acting single rod, non-lube type cylinder, double side rubber bumpers and basic type mounting.
Bore sizes from 10mm to 32mm available
Stroke lengths up to 50mm
Microspeed cylinder
Double acting
Auto-switch capable
The MSQ compact rotary table is ideal for material transfer applications. It incorporates load bearings and a mounting face with a rack-and-pinion style rotary actuator. The seven sizes are 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, and 200 with rotational adjustments from 0-190 degrees, and auto switch capability. Additional features include a hollow shaft and direct load mounting possibility. MSQX low speed rotary table is also available.
Low speed rotary table
Rotation time adjustment range: 1 to 5 (s/90°)
Dimensions compatible with the MSQ series
Smooth motion without stick-slip phenomenon
Basic type cylinders with end lock prevent dropping when air supply decreases or residual pressure is exhausted. Separate air piping is not required for locking. Locking position can be at retracted end or at both ends, depending on the cylinder model. A wide variety of options are available.
End lock type air cylinder
6 bore sizes available: 32mm ~ 100mm
7 mounting styles available
Double acting , single rod
Auto switch capable
SMC's MK-Z has an allowable moment of inertia 3 times higher than the conventional MK and MK2 styles. The overall length is the same as the conventional styles, and mounting dimensions are interchangeable with the MK series. Auto switches can be mounted on any of the 4 surfaces with no projection of the switch.
Rotary clamp cylinder w/auto switch mounting grooves
Bore sizes (mm): 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63
Standard stroke (mm): 10, 20, 30, 50 (depending on bore size)
Clockwise or counterclockwise rotary direction
Auto switch capable
