Compact Air Cylinders
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PictureMini Free Mount Cylinder CUJ/CDUJ
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?Space saving: Total length reduced by 64% and capacity by 70% (Compared to the CU series)
?With auto switch (CDUJ series: CDUJ)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CUJ | Double acting, Single rod | 4，6，8，10，12，16，20 |
| Standard | CUJ | Single acting (Spring return) | 4，6，8，10，12，16，20 |
Longer Life Cylinder CUJ-XB24
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?New technology offers at least 4 times better durability.
The maintenance intervals will be extended.
?Employs the same specification and dimensions as the existing models,
CUJ Mini Free Mount Cylinder series
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longer life | CUJ-XB24 | Double acting, Single rod | 4，6，8，10，12，16，20 |
Free Mount Cylinder CU/CDU
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?Space-saving cylinder that enables the direct mounting of cylinders on multiple sides
?With auto switch (CDU series: CDU, CDUW, CDUK, CDUKW, CDU-A, ZCDUK)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CU | Double acting, Single rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Standard | CU | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Standard | CUW | Double acting, Double rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Non-rotating rod | CUK | Double acting, Single rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Non-rotating rod | CUK | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Non-rotating rod | CUKW | Double acting, Double rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Long stroke/Standard | CU | Double acting, Single rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| Long stroke/ Non-rotating rod | CUK | Double acting, Single rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
| With air cushion | CU-A | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32 |
| For vacuum | ZCUK | Double acting, Single rod | 10，16，20，25，32 |
Longer Life Cylinder CU-XB24
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?New technology offers at least 4 times better durability.
The maintenance intervals will be extended.
?Employs the same specification and dimensions as the existing models, CU Free Mount Cylinder series
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longer life | CU-XB24 | Double acting, Single rod | 6，10，16，20，25，32 |
Square Shape Compact Cylinder CU-X3160
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?Now, more compact and lightweight due to the adoption of a square shape piston!
Weight: 59% reduction (170 g→70 g)
Overall length: 25% reduction 132 mm a 99.5 mm
?Reduced cover dimensions (1 size smaller than the existing model) but with increased output
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 4 surfaces.
? The CU-X3160 series will be discontinued in June 2023.
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CU-X3160 | Double acting single rod | 20 |
Free Mount Cylinder/Compact Type CDU-X3178
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?Now, more compact and lightweight due to the adoption of a rectangular shape piston!
?Weight: 49% reduction
?Width: 35% reduction
?Overall length: 10% reduction
?Mounting is possible from 5 directions.
The pitch and diameter of the mounting holes for lateral mounting are the same as those of the existing CU series model.
?The dedicated spacer allows for interchangeable height when laterally
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact type | CDU-X3178 | Double acting single rod | 20，32 |
Compact Cylinder/Compact Type CQS/CDQS
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?With this compact square type cylinder, auto switch mounting on 3 or 4 sides is possible.
This compact cylinder does not protrude from the body when mounting an auto switch.
?Newly added compact type foot brackets and double clevis pivot bracket
?With auto switch (CDQS series: CDQS, CDQSW, CDQSK, CDQSKW, CDQS□S)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CQS | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25 |
| Standard | CQS | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 12，16，20，25 |
| Standard | CQSW | Double acting, Double rod | 12，16，20，25 |
| Non-rotating rod | CQSK | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25 |
| Non-rotating rod | CQSKW | Double acting, Double rod | 12，16，20，25 |
| Anti-lateral load | CQS□S | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25 |
Longer Life Cylinder CQS-XB24
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?New technology offers at least 4 times better durability.
The maintenance intervals will be extended.
?Employs the same specification and dimensions as the existing models,
CQS Compact Cylinder series
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longer life | CQS-XB24 | Double acting, Single rod | 12, 16, 20, 25 |
Compact Cylinder JCQ/JCDQ
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?Compact: Overall length shortened by 6.5 mm, Width shortened by 6 mm, Height shortened by 4 mm
?Weight: Max. 46% lighter (382 g → 204 g) (Flange mounting)
?Volume: Max. 40% reduction
?With auto switch (JCDQ series: JCDQ)
?An axial foot type and a flange type have been added. (?32 to ?100)
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | JCQ | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
Compact Cylinder CQ2/CDQ2
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?Sizes ?4, ?6, and ?10 have been added. [New]
??4 to ?200 lineup
?Space-saving cylinder designed with a compact body
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 4 surfaces.
(1 surface for ?6 and ?10, 2 surfaces for ?12 to ?25)
?No projection of the auto switch
?Weight: Reduced by 5 to 13% (Compared with the existing CQ2 series)
?Newly added compact type foot brackets and double clevis pivot bracket
?Part numbers with a rod end bracket and/or mounting bolt are available.
(It is not necessary to order a bracket for the applicable cylinder
separately.)
?With auto switch (CDQ2 series: CDQ2, CDQ2W, CDQ2K, CDQ2KW, CDQP2,
CDQ2□S, CDBQ2)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CQ2-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 4，6，10，12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| Standard | CQ2W-Z | Double acting, Double rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| Standard | CQ2-Z | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50 |
| Large bore size | CQ2-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 125，140，160，180，200 |
| Large bore size | CQ2W-Z | Double acting, Double rod | 125，140，160，180，200 |
| Long stroke | CQ2-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| Non-rotating rod | CQ2K-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63 |
| Non-rotating rod | CQ2KW-Z | Double acting, Double rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63 |
| Water resistant | CQ2-R/V | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| Water resistant | CQ2W-R/V | Double acting, Double rod | 40，50，63，80，100 |
| Axial piping （Common piping） | CQP2 | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| Axial piping （Common piping） | CQP2 | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 12，16，20，25，32，40，50 |
| Anti-lateral load | CQ2□S-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 32，40，50，63，80，100 |
| With end lock | CBQ2 | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
Longer Life Cylinder CQ2-XB24
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?New technology offers at least 4 times better durability.
The maintenance intervals will be extended.
?Employs the same specification and dimensions as the existing models,
CQ2 Compact Cylinder series
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longer life | CQ2-XB24 | Double acting, Single rod | 12，16，20，25，32，40 |
Compact Cylinder / High Power Type CQE
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?Theoretical output: Max. 1.5 times
?This is done even with the same external dimensions of the CQ2 series.
?The theoretical output of the next larger bore sized cylinder is made
possible with the polygonal piston shape.
?Contributes to a lower pressure air line, Supply pressure decreased by
0.17 MPa
The same theoretical output is available even when the supply pressure
to the cylinder is decreased.
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size [mm] |
|---|---|---|---|
| High power type | CQE | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40 |
Compact Cylinder/Polygonal Piston Square Type CDQ2B-X3162
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?Now, more compact and lightweight due to the adoption of a polygonal piston!
Weight: 30% reduction (199 g→139 g)
Height: 15% reduction (49.5 mm→42 mm)
Width: 13% reduction (45 mm→39 mm)
Overall length: 11% reduction (50 mm→44.5 mm)
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 4 surfaces.
? CDQ2B-X3162 Series is to be discontinued at the end of July 2025.
Please select CQE Series instead. ?Click here for details.
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3162 | Double acting single rod | 32，40，50 |
Compact Cylinder/Polygonal Piston Rectangle Type CDQ2B-X3164
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?Now, more compact and lightweight due to the adoption of a polygonal piston!
?The same height as the existing model but with reduced width and overall length
Weight: 28% reduction (278 g→200 g)
Width: 27% reduction (45 mm→33 mm)
Overall length: 7% reduction (50 mm→46.5 mm)
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 2 surfaces.
? CDQ2B-X3164 Series is to be discontinued at the end of July 2025.
Please select CQE Series instead. ?Click here for details.
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3164 | Double acting single rod | 32，40，50 |
Compact Cylinder/Double Force Type CDQ2B-X3166
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?This product is capable of providing double the force of the CQ2 series, without changing the width, due to the adoption of a rectangular piston.
?Weight: 51% reduction* (648 g→317 g)
?Overall length: 50% reduction* (130.5 mm→65 mm)
* Comparison with the existing model
(CDQ2B32-25+0DCZ-XC11 Dual stroke cylinder)
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 4 surfaces.
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3166 | Double acting single rod | 45 (Equiv. ?32 x 2 piston area) 57 (Equiv. ?40 x 2 piston area) 71 (Equiv. ?50 x 2 piston area) |
Compact Cylinder/Air Saving Type CDQ2B-X3150
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?Air consumption: Max. 46% reduction
Uses the air exhausted from the extension side to supply the retraction side, thus reusing the air
(Built-in exhaust return circuit)
?Allows for increased energy savings just by piping to the product
?The dimensions and mounting dimensions are the same as those of the existing CDQ2 series model.
* For the through-hole mounting type only
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3150 | Double acting single rod | 32，40，50 |
Compact Cylinder Air Saving Type/Polygonal Piston Square Type
CDQ2B-X3205
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?Air saving and more compact! Improvements due to the adoption of a built-in exhaust return circuit and a polygonal piston
?Air consumption: Max. 46% reduction
?Uses the air exhausted from the extension side to supply the retraction side, thus reusing the air (Built-in exhaust return circuit)
?Reduce air consumption just by piping to the product
?Compact (Now with a polygonal piston)
Width: 13% reduction*
Height: 11% reduction*
Overall length: 11% reduction*
* Compared with the CDQ2 series, ?32, 10 mm stroke
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3205 | Double acting single rod | 32，40，50 |
Compact Cylinder Air Saving Type/Polygonal Piston Rectangle Type
CDQ2B-X3206
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?Air saving and more compact! Improvements due to the adoption of a built-in exhaust return circuit and a polygonal piston
?Air consumption: Max. 46% reduction
?Uses the air exhausted from the extension side to supply the retraction side, thus reusing the air (Built-in exhaust return circuit)
?Reduce air consumption just by piping to the product
?Compact (Now with a polygonal piston)
Width: 27% reduction*
Overall length: 7% reduction*
* Compared with the CDQ2 series, ?32, 10 mm stroke
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3206 | Double acting single rod | 32，40，50 |
Compact Cylinder Air Saving Type/Double Force Type CDQ2B-X3207
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?Air saving and more compact! Improvements due to the adoption of a built-in exhaust return circuit and a polygonal piston (new size)
?Air consumption: Max. 46% reduction
?Uses the air exhausted from the extension side to supply the retraction side, thus reusing the air (Built-in exhaust return circuit)
?Reduce air consumption just by piping to the product
?Compact (Now with a polygonal piston)
This product is capable of providing double the force of the CQ2 series without changing the width.
Overall length: 50% reduction*
* Compared with the existing model (CDQ2B32-25+0DCZ-XC11 Dual stroke cylinder)
| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2B-X3207 | Double acting single rod | 45(?32×2piston area) 57(?40×2piston area) 71(?50×2piston area) |
End Power Cylinder CDQ2A-X3260
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?Air consumption: Max. 73% reduction
3.6 L (ANR) → 2.3 L (ANR), Compared with the CQ2 series, ?50, 200 mm stroke
?Output is generated from 5 mm in front of the stroke end. (Extending operation only)
Energy saving can be achieved by using the assist cylinder to reach the output stroke position.
?Smooth operation even when output is generated
?Small auto switches can be mounted on 4 surfaces of the assist cylinder.
?The CQ2 series rod flange type is mountable.
?Optimal for applications such as press fitting and clamping that require force at the stroke end
?Controllable by a single solenoid valve in the same way as a conventional cylinder
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CDQ2A-X3260 | Double acting, Single rod | Output cylinder: 40, 50 Assist cylinder: 20, 25 |
Compact Cylinder with Air Cushion RQ/RDQ
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?The air cushion mechanism has been added to the CQS and
CQ2 series compact cylinders, extending the
body length only + 2.5 mm to 13 mm.
?Absorbs nearly triple the amount of absorbable allowable kinetic energy (Compared to the rubber bumper of the CQS and CQ2 series)
?Newly added compact type foot brackets
?With auto switch (RDQ series: RDQ)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | RQ | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
Compact Cylinder/Guide Rod Type CQM/CDQM
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?Built-in guide rod in the CQS and CQ2 series compact cylinders
?Non-rotating accuracy: ±0.2° or less
?2 to 4 times the lateral load resistance
? Compared to the CQ series compact cylinder
?Loads can be directly mounted.
?Mounting dimensions are compatible with the CQS and CQ2 series.
?With auto switch (CDQM series: CDQM)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CQM | Double acting | 12，16，20，25，32，40 50，63，80，100 |
Compact Cylinder/Plate Type CQU
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?The oval piston design reduces the width by a maximum of 40%.
(Compared with the CQ2 series)
?Weight: Reduced by up to 36% (Compared with the MU series)
?A small type auto switch can be mounted from 4 directions.
?No protrusion of the auto switch from the mounting slot
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | CQU | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40 |
Plate Cylinder MU/MDU
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?The oval piston design saves space. Cylinders can be mounted from multiple directions.
?It is possible to mount small auto switches in 4 directions.
?No protrusion of the auto switch from the mounting slot
?Available with a stroke of up to 300 mm
?With auto switch (MDU series: MDU, MDUW)
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MU-Z | Double acting, Single rod | 25，32，40，50，63 |
| Standard | MU-Z | Single acting (Spring return/extend) | 25，32，40，50，63 |
| Standard | MUW-Z | Double acting, Double rod | 25，32，40，50，63 |
ISO Standard Compact Cylinder C55/CD55
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?Compliant with ISO Standards (21287)
?It is possible to mount small auto switches on 4 surfaces.
?With auto switch (CD55 series: CD55)
? Standard type double-acting single rod C55 Series is to be discontinued
at the end of June 2025.
Please select C55-Z Series instead. ?Click here for details.
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| Type | Series | Action | Bore size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | C55 | Double acting, Single rod | 20，25，32，40，50，63，80，100 |
Compact Cylinder NCQ8
| Series | Bore size (in) |
|---|---|
| NCQ8 | 9/16", 3/4", 1 1/16", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4" |
