Standard Air Cylinder (Compact Style)

Following a review of our popular CQ2 compact cylinder Series our R&D engineers have totally redesigned the complete cylinder range to bring you even more performance benefits and increased cylinder options. The major difference between the new CQ2 range and the old model is the totally redesigned body, which offers improved auto-switch mounting possibilities plus an overall reduction of cylinder weight of between 5 -13% depending on the model. Now, all CQ2 cylinders from Ø 32 to 200mm are designed with slide in grooves which can accommodate auto-switches on all four cylinder sides without the need for auto-switch brackets. And, for smaller bore sizes between Ø 12 and 25mm, slide in grooves have also been integrated in the new body design to accommodate bracket free auto-switches on two surfaces. Designed for use with our simple to set, dual colour, solid state auto-switches, the integrated auto-switch channel ensures total protection against potential accidental damage and improved health and safety benefits during both installation and maintenance procedures.

The CQM is a compact cylinder integrated with a guide rod and plate. The series is available in 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80 and 100mm bore sizes with the same mounting dimensions as the CQ2. The guide rod and plate allow work to be directly mounted. The CQM series offers 4 times the lateral load resistance of the CQ2K and non-rotating accuracy of ±0.2°.

The CQS compact cylinder is available for those small bore cylinder applications where saving space is a concern. While sharing many of the outstanding features of the CQ2 series, the CQS offers standard long strokes (up to 300mm) in four bore sizes from 12 to 25mm. Long stroke versions incorporate a wear band and thicker piston to handle the increased bearing needs of the longer strokes. Both switch capable and non-switch capable body styles are the same, and switches can be mounted on three (12-16 bore) and four (20-25 bore) sides. An increased side load version (CQS*S) is available for more demanding applications.

One of the challenges faced by machine builders is the repeated request for smaller and more compact machines. In many cases this challenge is not too difficult to achieve but often major size reductions are restricted by the performance of the components used in its construction.As the world leaders in pneumatics, SMC are very much aware of these issues and their new Series CQU compact plate type cylinder meets this challenge with both power and space saving performance.Designed for use in general automation application, the CQU range offers the best performance features of SMC´s popular Series MU plate cylinder and Series CQ2 compact cylinders in one exceptionally small plate cylinder body. Thanks to the development of a unique patented elliptical retaining ring, which eliminates the need for cylinder end caps, Series CQU is up to 15% shorter than the MU, 40% narrower than the CQ2 and offers a body mass reduction of up to 36% depending on the selected model. A further benefit of this innovative construction ensures that the CQU range is also dramatically lighter than any plate cylinder currently in the market.Ideal for tight pitch mounting applications or where you need to mount a cylinder with a low centre of gravity, Series CQU can also be used with an external guide. Designed for use with a small auto switch – which can be fitted in 4 directions – Series CQU can also be mounted using vertical, horizontal, foot and double clevis options.