Guide Cylinders

Guide cylinders, also known as guide tubes, are essential components used in various industrial applications to facilitate precise linear motion. These cylindrical devices play a crucial role in guiding and supporting moving parts, ensuring smooth and accurate movement within machinery and equipment. They find widespread usage in manufacturing and automation processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing friction-related issues.

Key Features

Key features and benefits of Guide Cylinders
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Key Features

Anti-twist protection in a Guide Cylinder is an important safety feature. It prevents the piston rod from rotating, which could otherwise lead to uncontrolled or unwanted movement of the attached load or machinery.
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Key Features

By preventing non-linear movement, guide cylinders ensure the accuracy and quality of operations, particularly in tasks involving alignment, positioning, or complex assembly processes.
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Key Features

Guide cylinders are equipped with guide rods or bearings that prevent rotational movement of the piston rod. This ensures precise linear motion and alignment, crucial in applications requiring high accuracy.

GSU Series

The AVENTICS™ Series GSU Guided slide units offer impressive load-bearing capabilities while maintaining an efficiently low profile. These units feature a rodless drive system, with the flexibility of air connections on one or both sides as needed. Users can easily adjust the stroke setting to suit their specific requirements. Hydraulic end position cushioning ensures smooth and controlled operation. The stable linear guide and integrated sensor grooves enhance precision and reliability. Additionally, the Easy-2-Combine system component simplifies integration, making these slide units a versatile and dependable choice for various applications.

Medium: Compressed Air
Ports: M5 G 1/8
Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
Maximum Particle Size: 5 µm
Stroke Range: 200 - 1000
Materials: Aluminium (Anodised), Polyurethane, Stainless Steel (Hardened)
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MSC Series

The AVENTICS™ Series MSC Guide cylinders offer exceptional torque and load absorption, ensuring maximum stability in your applications. Their compact design makes them a versatile choice for various industries. The Easy-2-Combine Interface simplifies integration and enhances efficiency. Choose AVENTICS™ MSC Guide cylinders for reliable performance and easy integration into your systems.

Medium: Compressed Air
Cushioning: Elastic
Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
Maximum Particle Size: 5 µm
Piston Force Pressure: 6.3 Bar
Materials: Aluminium (Anodised), Stainless Steel, Polyurethane, & Hardened Steel
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GPC Series

The AVENTICS™ Series GPC Guide cylinders offer a cost-effective solution for various applications. Featuring two guide rods with impressive side load capacity and precision, these cylinders ensure reliable performance. With anti-twist protection, they enhance safety in operation. Additionally, the GPC-E and GPC-ST models allow stroke adjustment to meet specific requirements. Their compact design makes them suitable for space-constrained environments, and they can be easily combined with the Easy-2-Combine system for seamless integration. Choose AVENTICS™ Series GPC Guide cylinders for a dependable and adaptable solution to your industrial needs.

Medium: Compressed Air
Working Pressure Range: 2 - 8 Bar
Temperature Range: -10°C to 70°C
Maximum Particle Size: 50 µm
Piston Force Pressure: 6.3 Bar
Materials: Aluminium (Anodised), Polyurethane, Steel (Galvanised), Stainless Steel, & Sintered Bronze
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MSN Series

The AVENTICS™ Series MSN Guide cylinders offer a sleek and compact narrow design, making them ideal for applications where space is limited. These cylinders also boast precise load capacity, ensuring accurate and efficient performance. Additionally, they provide unlimited mounting options, giving you the flexibility to install them in various configurations to suit your specific needs. With their compact design, precision, and versatile mounting possibilities, the AVENTICS™ Series MSN Guide cylinders are a top choice for your industrial needs.

Medium: Compressed Air
Working Pressure Range: 1 - 10 Bar
Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
Maximum Particle Size: 5 µm
Piston Force Pressure: 6.3 Bar
Materials: Aluminium (Anodised), Stainless Steel, Polyurethane, & Hardened Steel
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Pneumatic Guide Cylinders: An In-Depth Exploration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pneumatic guide cylinders are versatile components used as the foundation for various handling systems. They offer adjustable stroke length and position along the entire guided slide unit, enhancing flexibility during installation.

Pneumatic guide cylinders are known for their exceptional load capacity while maintaining an optimized height profile. This unique combination sets them apart from other cylinder options.

Pneumatic guide cylinders employ a rodless drive mechanism, eliminating the need for an external piston rod. This design enhances their compactness and efficiency.

Yes, Pneumatic Guide Cylinders offer the flexibility of air connections on one or both sides, providing adaptability to different system configurations.

Pneumatic Guide Cylinders allow for variable stroke settings, offering the ability to customize the stroke length according to specific requirements.

Hydraulic end position cushioning is a feature that enhances the precision and control of Pneumatic Guide Cylinders, ensuring smooth and controlled motion at the end positions.

Pneumatic Guide Cylinders are designed with a stable linear guide system that ensures precise and reliable movement along the guided slide unit.

Integrated sensor grooves in Pneumatic Guide Cylinders allow for the easy installation of sensors and feedback devices, enabling precise position monitoring and control.

Pneumatic Guide Cylinders are designed as an "Easy-2-Combine" system component, facilitating seamless integration into various handling systems for efficient automation.

Yes, Pneumatic Guide Cylinders are ideal for applications where precise and variable stroke adjustments are needed, thanks to their adjustable stroke length feature.

Pneumatic Guide Cylinders have a very low height profile, making them well-suited for applications with limited installation space.

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