Push and pull light duty loads in areas constantly exposed to dust and powders as fine as flour. With lubricant retainers around their piston to block particles, these cylinders last up to four times longer in dusty environments than standard air cylinders. They’re often used in ceramics and paper manufacturing facilities. These air cylinders use compressed air to both extend and retract, so they operate at nearly full force in either direction. They have a round body—the most common style of air cylinder—making them more compact and better suited for tight spaces than cylinders with external tie rods. All are universal mount, so they have threads on both ends. The back end has a pivot bushing, which allows for more mounting options than nose-mount cylinders.

These air cylinders have a magnetic piston that can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (sold separately). When the piston moves past a sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.