Low Friction

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.

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.

Semiconductor and electronic component manufactures looking for a single acting, low friction, air operated thrust cylinder, now have an award winning solution, following the launch of Series MQP, from the world´s leading factory automation experts, SMC.With their unique piston free construction, the MQP´s sliding resistance has been dramatically reduced resulting in outstanding, low friction, yet precise force performance.Available in five bore sizes from 4 to 20 mm, and with a wide range of thrust forces, these latest metal seal actuators have been specially designed to overcome the problems of both lurching and stick slip, which make delicate and precise linear control virtually impossible.Additional benefits when using these new cylinders focus on ease of maintenance and because of very small thrust variations between each actuator model, they are easily replaced without the need to constantly re-adjust the pressure circuit. So if you´re looking for a Star Wars solution, may the MQP be with you!

Series CS1 air cylinder is SMC's largest bore cylinder. This series is available in bore sizes up to 12" and stroke lengths up to 60". Additionally, the CS1 can be ordered auto-switch capable. Other options include, large bore sizes up to 12" (300mm), various mounting configurations, cushion for noise damping, and lubrication optional.