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Top 10 Cylinder Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Cylinder manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Cylinder, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: SMC(China) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 2, Xingsheng Street, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Daxing District, Beijing

Company website: https://www.smc.com.cn/

Company Overview

SMC is a world-renowned pneumatic component manufacturer. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. At first, SMC was a company that mainly manufactured "sintered metal industrial filter" filter elements using powder metallurgy. After decades of continuous efforts and innovation, SMC's product range has gradually enriched, and it has won the trust of countless users with its excellent quality. Today, SMC has developed into a global leader in the pneumatic industry. The name "SMC" (Sintered Metal Company), which was established in the early days of the company, has been used to this day because it has enjoyed a high reputation in the world for many years and has become a unified company name worldwide. In 1994, SMC (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing. After more than 20 years of continuous development, SMC has become a company with a marketing network throughout the country and its products and services are widely recognized by the industry. In 2021, in order to comprehensively enhance domestic customer service and build a new pattern of sustainable development, SMC China Company carried out a group reorganization, and SMC Automation Co., Ltd. was officially established. SMC Automation Co., Ltd. is mainly responsible for marketing activities in mainland China, and has established branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to manage marketing organizations in their respective jurisdictions, striving to provide professional and timely services and technical support to customers across the country. At present, SMC has more than 120 direct business outlets and more than 300 authorized agents across the country, and has also cooperated with some e-commerce platforms in recent years.

: Ningbo AirTac Automation Industry Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 88, Siming East Road, High-tech Park, Fenghua District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Company website: https://www.airtac.com/

Company Overview

AirTac International Group is headquartered in Taipei and was founded in Taiwan in 1988. It is a world-renowned professional transmission equipment supplier/manufacturer. It mainly produces air source processing components, control components, actuators, auxiliary components and linear rails, etc. Its products are widely used in the fields of automation industry such as automobile, machinery manufacturing, metallurgy, electronic technology, rail transportation, environmental protection treatment, light industry and textile, ceramics, medical equipment, food packaging, etc. R&D Center AirTac International Group R&D Center is located in Ningbo, and the building area of the R&D Center is 10,527 square meters. Sales Center The domestic sales center is located in Ningbo, Zhejiang, with a construction area of 30,000 square meters. The sales headquarters for the European region, ATC (Italia) SRL, is located in Milan, Italy. The sales headquarters for the Southeast Asia region, AIRTAC INTERNATIONAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., is located in Singapore. AIRTAC INDUSTRIAL (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. AirTac Co., Ltd. is located in Higashiosaka, Japan. Airtac Industrial Co., Ltd. is located in Samutprakarn, Thailand. AIRTAC USA CORPORATION is located in Houston, USA. Production bases AirTac currently has three large production bases in Ningbo, Zhejiang, Foshan, Guangdong, and Tainan, Taiwan. Ningbo AirTac (Plant 1) has a construction area of 260,000 square meters and 23 standard factory buildings. Ningbo AirTac (Plant 2) currently has a construction area of 350,000 square meters and 24 standard factory buildings have been put into use. Guangdong AirTac has a construction area of 45,000 square meters and 3 standard factory buildings. Taiwan AirTac has a construction area of 180,000 square meters and 7 standard factory buildings. Logistics centers have been built in Kunshan, Jiangsu and Huizhou, Guangdong. AirTac (Jiangsu) has a construction area of 20,000 square meters. Guangdong AirTac's intelligent building area is 40,000 square meters.

: Festo (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1156, Yunqiao Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.festo.com.cn/cn/zh/

Company Overview

As a world-leading supplier of automation technology and technical training, Festo is meeting the challenges of future intelligent manufacturing and digitalization processes through products and services. In addition, the company also relies on the development of artificial intelligence and equipment learning. Founded in 1925, the company is an independent family business headquartered in Esslingen on the Neckar River in Germany. Since it began to be involved in the field of automation more than 60 years ago, Festo has been a strong promoter of the industry. And through a series of unique training programs, it has become a global market leader in the field of technical training. In the field of factory and process automation, Festo's pneumatic and electric drive solutions have won the trust of more than 300,000 customers worldwide. In addition, Festo teaching and training provides first-class education and training programs for 56,000 industrial enterprises and educational institutions around the world. As a family business, Festo is responsible in both thinking and action and has a long-term vision. Festo has clear values, high-quality services and customer-oriented innovative thinking. In the early days of the company, it set standards for industrial automation technology and technical training, and therefore made its own contribution to the sustainable development of the environment, economy and society. Festo promotes digitalization in all its corporate departments. Festo is leading its customers and employees into the digital future. To this end, the company is focusing on developing new future-oriented ideas for innovative and energy-saving technologies, intuitive human-machine cooperation and future-oriented education and training.

: Shanghai Qilike Pneumatic Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 467, Caonong Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai

Company Overview

CHELIC, a brand of Taiwan CHELIC Co., Ltd., has a place in the automation industry. It currently has distribution outlets in countries around the world and is an OEM and ODM supplier for major domestic and foreign automation manufacturers. In recent years, the company has continuously invested in research and development and improved quality, providing diversified products, allowing CHELIC to focus on growth in the field of automation. Taiwan CHELIC Co., Ltd. was established in 1986. The company was established in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its current main production bases are the New Taipei Plant in Taiwan and the Songjiang Plant in Shanghai. The main products are air pressure and electronic control automation components, including air source processing components, control valves, various pneumatic cylinders, auxiliary components, vacuum components, pneumatic modular components and electronic control components and other related automation products, and are widely used in various production automation equipment, testing equipment, packaging equipment, processing machines, maintenance equipment and whole factory automation.

: Xikaili (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 21, Xinhua Road, Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: https://www.ckd.com.cn

Company Overview

CKD is a pneumatic company invested by Japan CKD Co., Ltd., mainly manufacturing three major air source processing parts, cylinders, solenoid valves and other automation products. CKD's main products include automation machinery (lamp tube manufacturing, CCFL, LED manufacturing equipment, medicine blister packaging equipment, secondary battery winding machine, three-dimensional solder printed substrate inspection instrument); pneumatic control system (FRL air source processing parts, pneumatic reversing valves, cylinders and other accessories); fluid control system (multi-media solenoid valves, air control valves, motor valves, special valves for analytical instruments, special valves for cutting fluid control, special valves for high vacuum, special valves for coal gas and natural gas LPG, high-purity chemical liquid valves, process gas valves) and labor-saving systems (DD-MOTOR, intermittent turntable). CKD (China) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned enterprise established in China by Japan CKD Co., Ltd. and is a global group enterprise. The company is located in Wuxi New District. As a leader among Japanese companies developing businesses in Wuxi City, it established the "Wuxi Pneumatic Technology Research Institute" in 1987. After that, in 1992, a joint venture "Wuxi Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd." was established. In 2001, a sales company "CKD (Shanghai) Machinery Co., Ltd." was established, and in 2003, a manufacturing plant was established, which is now CKD (China) Co., Ltd. CKD China is a wholly-owned enterprise 100% owned by CKD Co., Ltd., mainly producing automatic machinery, labor-saving machinery, pneumatic control components and other products. As the group's largest overseas production base, the company has been committed to high-quality and high-efficiency product manufacturing since its establishment. The new factory built in 2013 adheres to the concept of warmth, environmental protection and people-oriented. As CKD's second development base, the development headquarters was established to carry out product manufacturing with the same quality as Japan and suitable for the Chinese market. It is a comprehensive factory integrating production, sales of components and automation equipment. In the future, the company will sell its products all over the world with China, Japan and Asia as the center. As a global development and manufacturing base, we will do our part to create a prosperous society.

: Emino Crown Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: 8th Floor, Liqin Building, No. 1885 Duhui Road, Minhang District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.norgren.com.cn/

Company Overview

Norgren has a proud history of engineering solutions in motion and fluid control technologies, and has worked with customers in more than 50 countries in industries such as industrial automation, material handling, rail transportation, energy, process control, life sciences and commercial vehicles for many years. Norgren's solutions are designed to help customers pursue progress, achieve new goals and overcome problems. Norgren can provide individual or customized solutions to meet customer needs. Norgren fully understands customers' unique engineering challenges and tailors high-precision products to create an extraordinary future. In 1925, Carl Norgren drew the design sketch of the world's first lubricator in his own kitchen in Denver to establish an air handling equipment business, and the story never stopped. He designed more than just a component, but created an entire "meta universe" of air handling technology. In 1972, the Norgren family sold the business to IMI Group. In March 1996, Norgren China, the first branch invested by IMI plc in China, was established. Its sales outlets across the country supply customers with a full range of fluid control and motion control products, including actuators, valves, air handling equipment, pressure switches, air pipes and connectors. In 2006, Norgren China established the Asian Technology Center in Shanghai, which is also Norgren's fourth technology research and development center in the world. In October 2009, the manufacturing center in Minhang District, Shanghai was officially put into use. In March 2022, Norgren's new factory in Wujiang Development Zone was officially put into use. The factory has promoted the transformation of the operating model to a digital, automated and intelligent factory. This is another strategic step taken by Norgren China on the road to development.

: Shanghai Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics and Automation Co., Ltd.

Address: Building 9, Lane 3999, Xiupu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.boschrexroth.com/zh/cn/

Company Overview

As a world-renowned supplier of transmission and control technology, Bosch Rexroth is committed to providing efficient, powerful and safe intelligent motion solutions for various types of machinery and system equipment. The company has rich project experience in the fields of mobile machinery applications, mechanical applications and engineering, and factory automation, and relies on its intelligent components, customized solutions and services to create a perfect application environment for the realization of interconnected industry. At the same time, Bosch Rexroth also provides customers with a variety of hydraulics, electronic transmission and control, gears, linear transmission and assembly technologies, software and Internet of Things interfaces. Since entering the Chinese market in 1978, Bosch Rexroth has established production bases in Beijing, Wujin and Xi'an.

: Parker Hannifin Fluid Power Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 280, Yunqiao Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.parker.com/

Company Overview

Parker Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1918. As a diversified manufacturer of global transmission and control technologies and systems, it provides engineered solutions for various automotive, industrial and aviation markets. The company focuses on customer needs. Parker has unique engineering expertise and a wide range of core technologies to overcome some of the most challenging engineering problems in the world. By establishing partnerships with customers, the company helps them significantly improve productivity and profitability. Parker Hannifin Corporation is a global motion control manufacturing company that provides products and user services. The company's components and systems have more than 1,400 production lines, and are distributed in more than 1,000 industrial and aviation fields in terms of motion control. Parker Hannifin Corporation is a manufacturer that provides customers with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechatronic motion control solutions. The company has a sales network with more than 7,500 distributors serving 400,000 customers around the world. Parker Hannifin has been in China for more than 20 years and established an office in China in 1990. The factories in China include: Shanghai Denison Hydraulic Parts Co., Ltd. (ParkerHannifin), Parker Hannifin Fluid Connectors (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., Parker Precision Hydraulics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Gumei Sealing Products Factory, Wuxi Legris Factory and other 12 factories. Parker has rich engineering expertise in many fields of transmission and control technology, including: aerospace, environmental control, electric machinery, filtration, fluid and gas treatment, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, and sealing and shielding. Parker Hannifin China was established in the 1980s and is one of the three foreign joint ventures established earlier since China's opening up to the outside world and foreign direct investment. It has more than 2,000 product lines in China, covering more than 50 markets, providing enterprises with nine major technical solutions and services in aerospace, environmental control, electromechanical, filtration, fluid and gas treatment, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, and sealing. The product applications and solutions mainly involve diesel engines, wind power generation, shipbuilding, marine exploration, steel, construction machinery, high-speed railways and factory automation. Parker Hannifin China is headquartered in Shanghai.

: Koganei Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-11-28 Midorimachi, Koganei City, Tokyo, Japan

Company website: http://www.koganeichina.cn/

Company Overview

Founded in 1934, Koganei Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of pneumatic components and related products, the manufacture of fluororesin components, and the manufacture of centralized oiling and lubrication devices. Koganei's products include Koganei high-performance pneumatic components cylinders, swing cylinders, pneumatic claws, solenoid valves, manual valves, check valves, vacuum valve generators, suction cups, various cylinders, magnetic dryers, pressure regulating valves, pressure valves, Koganei static eliminators, static testers, etc. Koganei provides safe, reliable, and customer-loved products and services based on the customer's standpoint and perspective, and serves as the basis for all work. In Koganei, in order to continuously and effectively carry out quality management and promote quality improvement activities, ISO9001:2000 certification has been obtained and implemented. Koganei Co., Ltd. (KOGANEI) has established branches and sales offices in 26 countries and regions around the world. Shanghai Koganei International Trading Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Japan Koganei Co., Ltd. registered in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 2004. Its main business is the sales of imported products from Japan Koganei and local products (Shanghai Jiading) in China. After 10 years of efforts in China, Koganei has established 6 branches (Shanghai, Beijing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Shenzhen and Guangzhou) and 9 resident points.

: Ningbo Jiaerling Pneumatic Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1, Xingjia Road, Pneumatic Industrial Park, Xikou Town, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.jelpc.cn

Company Overview

Jiaerling Pneumatics is a well-known manufacturer specializing in the production of pneumatic components. It is a national high-tech enterprise and a key "little giant" enterprise of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China. It has been awarded the AAA-level contract-abiding and credit-worthy unit in Zhejiang Province, the advanced unit for innovation and development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Zhejiang Province, the well-known business in Zhejiang Province, the unit with outstanding contributions to the formulation of national (industry) standards, the unit with outstanding contributions to the "13th Five-Year Plan" scientific and technological innovation in the Chinese pneumatic industry, the Ningbo May 1st Labor Award, and the first government quality award in Fenghua City. It is the vice-chairman unit of the Pneumatic Branch of the China Hardware, Electrical and Chemical Industry Commercial Association, the vice-chairman unit of the Pneumatic Branch of the China Hydraulic Pneumatic Seals Industry Association, the chairman unit of the Fenghua High-tech Enterprises Association, and the fourth chairman unit of the Fenghua Pneumatic Industry Association. The company was founded in 1999. The factory covers an area of 40 acres and a construction area of 50,000 square meters. It is a modern garden factory integrating R&D, production, procurement, marketing, and office. There are 400 employees, of which professional and technical management personnel account for 1/4 of the total number of employees. The company has established the "Zhejiang Provincial High-tech Enterprise R&D Center" and the "Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Workstation". It is equipped with large-scale professional R&D and testing equipment such as three-dimensional coordinate measuring instruments, three-dimensional projectors, high-precision flow test benches, and pneumatic component comprehensive test platforms, and has strong independent R&D and design capabilities. Over the years, the company has maintained industry-university-research cooperation with Zhejiang University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and other institutions, and has formed a strong alliance with Airtec, a well-known German pneumatic component manufacturer, to carry out in-depth strategic cooperation in product development, sales, processing technology, employee training and other aspects. The annual R&D investment accounts for more than 5% of the turnover. It now has a total of 77 patents for various inventions, and has presided over and participated in the formulation and revision of 22 national standards and 5 industry (group standards). The company uses the most advanced domestic and foreign fully CNC machining centers, high-speed automatic lathes and other CNC machining machine tools, as well as automatic assembly lines for pilot heads and automatic assembly lines for solenoid valves. Key seals, magnetic materials and lubricating greases are all imported from Japan or Germany. The increasingly mature automated production lines, on-site lean management and software system (ERP & MES) application integration have accelerated the process of Jiaerling's digital factory construction, providing customers with high-quality products and services, laying a solid foundation. As an important member of China's national pneumatic industry, Jiaerling adheres to the business strategy of "tailoring pneumatic control technology solutions for global customers" and the business philosophy of "replacing imports with independent key pneumatic products". It focuses on the research and development of key core components of miniaturized, integrated, intelligent and modular pneumatic control systems and execution systems. Various products independently developed are used as core basic components in key areas such as intelligent manufacturing equipment, advanced transportation equipment, professional medical equipment and precision instruments. They are widely used in many industrial fields such as industrial automation, life health, high-speed rail, new energy vehicles, etc., and have achieved supporting cooperation with some Fortune 500 companies and large domestic listed companies. Some of its products have provided product support for the water supply and drainage systems of the "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube" projects of the Beijing Olympics and the environmental protection recycling system of the Shanghai "World Expo".

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Cylinder Information

What is Cylinder

A cylinder is a mechanical component that converts fluid pressure into linear motion and force. It consists of a cylindrical barrel, a piston that moves inside the barrel, a rod connected to the piston, and end caps that seal the barrel. Cylinders are widely used in various industrial and mechanical applications to provide linear actuation.

History of Cylinder

The concept of the cylinder has a long history. Early forms of cylinders were used in ancient water-powered machines. In the industrial revolution, cylinders played a crucial role in steam engines, where steam pressure was used to drive pistons. Over time, with the development of hydraulic and pneumatic technologies, cylinders have become more advanced and widely used in modern machinery.

Purpose of Cylinder

Cylinders are used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:

Lifting and moving heavy objects in cranes and forklifts.
Operating valves and gates in industrial processes.
Providing force for clamping and holding workpieces in machine tools.
Actuating mechanisms in automotive suspensions and braking systems.

Principle of Cylinder

The working principle of a cylinder is based on Pascal's law, which states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions. In a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, fluid pressure is applied to one side of the piston, causing it to move. The force exerted by the piston is equal to the pressure of the fluid multiplied by the area of the piston. The movement of the piston is then transferred to the rod, which can be used to perform work.

Features of Cylinder

High Force Output: Cylinders can generate significant force, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications.
Precise Control: The movement of the piston can be accurately controlled by adjusting the fluid flow and pressure, allowing for precise positioning and operation.
Simple Structure: Cylinders have a relatively simple design, which makes them easy to manufacture, maintain, and repair.
Versatility: They can be used in a wide range of applications and can be customized to meet specific requirements.

Types of Cylinder

Single-Acting Cylinder: In a single-acting cylinder, the fluid pressure is applied to only one side of the piston, causing it to move in one direction. The return movement is usually achieved by a spring or an external force.
Double-Acting Cylinder: A double-acting cylinder has fluid pressure applied to both sides of the piston, allowing for controlled movement in both directions. This type of cylinder is more commonly used in applications that require bidirectional force and movement.
Telescopic Cylinder: Telescopic cylinders consist of multiple nested cylinders that extend and retract in a sequential manner. They are used in applications where a large stroke length is required within a limited space, such as in dump trucks and aerial work platforms.

Precautions for using Cylinder

Proper Installation: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation to ensure correct alignment and mounting of the cylinder.
Fluid Quality: Use clean and suitable hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to prevent damage to the cylinder's internal components.
Pressure Limits: Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure specified for the cylinder to avoid leakage and potential failure.
Regular Maintenance: Inspect the cylinder regularly for signs of wear, leakage, and damage. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly.

Things to consider when purchasing Cylinder

Force and Stroke Requirements: Determine the required force and stroke length based on the application to select a cylinder with appropriate specifications.
Fluid Type: Consider the type of fluid (hydraulic or pneumatic) that will be used and choose a cylinder that is compatible with it.
Mounting Style: Select the appropriate mounting style based on the installation requirements of the equipment.
Brand and Quality: Choose cylinders from reputable brands with a proven track record of quality and reliability.

Terms of Cylinder

Some common terms related to cylinders include:

Piston: The moving part inside the cylinder that is subjected to fluid pressure.
Rod: The part connected to the piston that extends outside the cylinder to transmit force and movement.
Barrel: The cylindrical housing that contains the piston and the fluid.
Seals: Components used to prevent fluid leakage between the piston, rod, and the barrel.[!--empirenews.page--]
Stroke: The distance that the piston travels inside the cylinder from one end to the other.