Pneumatic Cylinders

Power your pneumatic systems with reliable, high-quality pneumatic cylinders built in-house at Matara UK’s large machine shop and factory complex. If you’re looking for where to buy pneumatic cylinders, our range provides the ultimate solution for your application alongside our air preparation units, pneumatic valves and auxiliary components.

How Does a Pneumatic Cylinder Work?

A pneumatic cylinder is a mechanical device that uses compressed air to drive a piston within a cylinder, moving something along a linear path.

They rely on air, eliminating the associated risk of leakage and cross-contamination. Pneumatic cylinders are a popular choice because they are often the simplest and most cost-effective way to achieve linear motion in a pneumatic system.

In addition to Mindman pneumatic cylinders, we also offer a range of other cylinders at Matara to ensure you can find the right solution for your system, including double-acting pneumatic cylinders that utilise two ports to move air.

What Types of Pneumatic Cylinders Are There?

Pneumatic ISO Cylinders

Our range of pneumatic ISO cylinders is incredibly versatile. These pneumatic air cylinders can be used with a wide range of accessories and mountings, ensuring a perfect fit in any application. Pneumatic ISO cylinders contain polyurethane seals, which enable efficient, low-friction operation and ensure a long lifespan.

Compact Pneumatic Cylinders

Compact pneumatic cylinders are smaller than standard pneumatic cylinders. They take up about 50% less space than a standard model but still exert the same force. Important parameters for the proper selection of a compact pneumatic air cylinder can be broken up into general, dimensional, performance, features, and materials. At Matara, we have two different models of compact pneumatic cylinders: the MCGI Series and the MCJQ Series.

Rodless Pneumatic Cylinders

Rodless pneumatic cylinders have become a very popular component in manufacturing. They operate by moving a piston within a cylinder bore, driven by compressed air, to automate a manufacturing process. These cylinders are engineered to function as self-contained linear actuators, offering improved flexibility.

Pneumatic Cylinder Accessories

At Matara UK, we not only supply and manufacture pneumatic cylinders, but we also produce a range of pneumatic cylinder accessories. These include flange mounts, flow controllers, foot brackets, and reed switchers.

How to Measure a Pneumatic Cylinder

To ensure you pick up the correct pneumatic cylinder for your system, ensure that you measure the following:

• Bore Size: Measure the diameter of the cylinder’s barrel, taking care to subtract the thickness of the cylinder wall if also measured.
• Stroke Length: Record the distance between the rod at full retraction and full extension.
• Rod Diameter: Measure this important part of the piston rod.
• Mounting Dimensions: Record how far the mounting holes and end caps are from each other.

Get in Touch

If you want to find out more about Matara’s range of pneumatic cylinders in the UK, contact one of our experts or visit our handytechnical hub for more information.