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Pneumatic Cylinders and Actuators -
Cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, and guide units for precise motion sequences
Pneumatic actuators are among the most important components of modern automation technology. They generate linear or rotary motion, perform gripping, lifting, and positioning tasks, and ensure reliable motion sequences in production facilities worldwide.
Gunda Automation offers a comprehensive range of high-quality pneumatic actuators for virtually any industrial application. Our portfolio includes round cylinders, ISO cylinders, compact cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, slides, guide units, and a wide range of accessories. All components are characterized by high precision, long service life, and cost-effective design.
Whether in mechanical engineering, robotics, packaging technology, the food industry, medical technology, or custom machine building— we’ll help you select the right pneumatic drive solution.
An Overview ofOur Line of Pneumatic Actuators
Our product line includes numerous designs for a wide variety of applications. The product series from Gunda Automation offer numerous variants for a wide range of applications.
Typical Applications
- Packaging machines
- Assembly automation
- Handling systems
- Laboratory automation
- Medical technology
- Feeding Systems
Rotary Cylinders
- Miniature Cylinders ISO 6432
- RNDC Series Round Cylinders
- double-acting
- Single-acting
- with magnetic piston
- with adjustable damping
- No-stick-slip design
- Piston rod made of C45 steel with hard chrome plating or stainless steel
- Round cylinders with TP end caps
For ISO 6432 round cylinders and the RNDC series, different stroke ranges and piston diameters are available depending on the model.
ISO 15552 cylinders
- double-acting
- single-acting
- Multi-position cylinders
- Through-rod
- Secure-Lock design
- ISO 15552 STD Easy cleaning
- ISO 15552 Ultra-Smooth-Running
- ISO 15552 two-flat cylinder
- ISO 15552 with end stop
ISO 15552 cylinders are among the most widely used pneumatic cylinders worldwide. Thanks to their standardized design, they can be easily replaced and integrated into existing machines
Rodless Cylinders
- Rodless Pneumatic Cylinders
- Ø 16, 25, 32, 40, 63
- Ball and slide guides
- Compact design for long strokes
- High guidance accuracy
- Magnetic sensors can be integrated
- Extensive range of mounting accessories
- Various designs
Rodless cylinders enable long strokes with a compact design and are ideal for linear motion applications.
Compact cylinders
- ISO 21287 Compact Cylinders
- CMPC Series Compact Cylinders
- Stopper Cylinders
- Single- and double-acting
- Solid or hollow piston rod
- Anti-rotation designs
- With magnet or no-stick-slip
- Internal or external thread on the piston rod
- LINER, CMPC, and Two-Flat series
Compact cylinders are ideal for applications with limited installation space.
Guided cylinders
- Compact cylinders with integrated guides
- Sintered bronze or recirculating ball guide
- Chrome-plated or hardened guide rods
- Multiple mounting options
- Sensor grooves for retractable sensors
- Undamped or damped versions
- Pneumatic end-of-stroke damping available
- V-Lock-compatible mounting
Compact guide cylinders combine a pneumatic cylinder and a guide unit in a compact design. Depending on the series, various guide systems, damping options, and mounting options are available for precise linear motion.
Additional cylinders
- Short-stroke cylinders for confined installation spaces
- Micro cylinders for direct mounting
- Swivel clamping cylinders for clamping applications
- Single- or double-acting
- With or without a magnetic piston
- Anti-rotation designs
- Through-rod available
- NBR, polyurethane, or FKM/FPM seals
Short-stroke, micro, and swivel clamping cylinders are suitable for applications with limited installation space as well as clamping and positioning tasks. Depending on the series, single- or double-acting versions are available, as well as variants with magnetic pistons and different sealing systems.
Pneumatic grippers
- Parallel grippers
- Angular grippers
- 2- and 3-jaw grippers
- Single- and double-acting
- Compact designs
- Magnetic sensors can be integrated
- High repeatability
- Extensive range of gripper accessories
Pneumatic grippers enable the precise gripping, holding, and positioning of workpieces. Depending on the application, parallel grippers, angle grippers, and other designs are available for automated handling and robotics applications.
Extensive range of accessories
- Articulated heads and fork heads
- Swivel and fixed bearings
- Flange and foot mounts
- Piston rod couplings
- Mounting brackets and mounting kits
- Magnetic sensors and sensor mounts
- Damping Elements and Stops
- Genuine accessories for all series
Accessories for pneumatic cylinders ensure optimal installation and safe operation of your actuators. Suitable mounting elements, sensors, and connection components are available for nearly all series.
Technical Consulting for Pneumatic Actuators
Whether for standard applications or custom solutions—selecting the right pneumatic actuator affects your machine’s performance, cycle time, and service life. GUNDA Automation supports you in the design of pneumatic cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, swivel clamping cylinders, and other pneumatic drive components. Talk to us. Together, we’ll find the right drive solution for your application—from the selection of individual components to a complete pneumatic axis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pneumatic Actuators from GUNDA Automation
Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about pneumatic actuators, pneumatic cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, rodless cylinders, and other pneumatic drive solutions for machine and plant engineering.
What are pneumatic actuators?
Pneumatic actuators convert compressed air into linear or rotary motion. These include, among others, pneumatic cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, swivel clamping cylinders, rodless cylinders, and other components for industrial automation.
What are the advantages of pneumatic actuators?
Pneumatic actuators stand out for their robust design, high reliability, and fast response times. They are particularly well-suited for high-cycle-rate applications and can be easily integrated into existing pneumatic systems.
What types of pneumatic cylinders does GUNDA Automation offer?
Our product range includes round cylinders conforming to ISO 6432, ISO 15552 cylinders, compact cylinders, guide cylinders, short-stroke cylinders, micro cylinders, rodless cylinders, and numerous custom designs for a wide variety of applications.
When are compact cylinders used?
Compact cylinders are used wherever installation space is limited. Thanks to their short design, they are ideal for assembly lines, handling systems, and compact machines.
What is the difference between round cylinders and ISO cylinders?
Round cylinders conforming to ISO 6432 are particularly suitable for compact applications. ISO cylinders conforming to ISO 15552 have standardized dimensions and are frequently used in machine and plant engineering for higher forces and longer strokes.
What are rodless cylinders used for?
Rodless cylinders enable long strokes with a compact design. They are frequently used in packaging machines, conveyor systems, handling systems, and positioning axes.
What types of grippers are available?
GUNDA Automation offers pneumatic parallel grippers, angular grippers, and other gripper systems for gripping, positioning, and handling a wide variety of workpieces in automated systems.
What are swivel clamping cylinders?
Swivel clamping cylinders combine a swivel motion with a clamping function. They are primarily used in clamping devices, assembly lines, and machining centers.
What accessories are available for pneumatic cylinders?
For pneumatic cylinders, rod ends, fork heads, flange and foot mounts, magnetic sensors, sensor holders, and numerous other mounting and installation components are available.
For which applications are pneumatic actuators suitable?
Pneumatic actuators are used in mechanical engineering, custom machine building, packaging technology, robotics, material handling, as well as in assembly and handling systems. They enable precise, fast, and reliable motion sequences.