Move grippers, printing heads, and other devices in areas constantly exposed to dust and powders as fine as flour. These slides last up to six times longer than standard air slides in extremely dirty, dusty environments, such as ceramics and paper manufacturing facilities. They have scrapers that wipe the rods clean and lubricant retainers that block particles. The air slide guide rods keep the head from twisting as it extends and retracts for steadier motion than air cylinders. They also have a larger mounting area, which makes it easier to mount devices you want to actuate to the end of the slide.

The piston is magnetic, so you can use these slides with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers. When the piston moves past a sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—one for each action you want to trigger.