Double End Rod Air Cylinders

Description

Double End Rod Air Cylinders are pneumatic devices designed to convert compressed air energy into mechanical motion. These cylinders feature a piston rod that extends from both ends of the cylinder, allowing for motion in two directions. This design enables the cylinder to perform tasks that require pushing and pulling actions simultaneously.

Working Principle

Double End Rod Air Cylinders operate by using compressed air to move a piston within a cylindrical chamber. The piston is connected to a rod that extends out of both ends of the cylinder. When air pressure is applied to one side of the piston, it moves, causing the rod to extend or retract. This bidirectional movement is controlled by alternating the air pressure between the two sides of the piston. The ability to control movement in both directions makes these cylinders particularly useful for applications requiring precise and reversible motion.

Applications

Double End Rod Air Cylinders are commonly used in applications where simultaneous pushing and pulling actions are required. For example, they are often employed in automated manufacturing systems where components need to be moved back and forth along a production line. They are also used in material handling equipment, such as conveyor systems, where they can help in positioning and transferring items efficiently.

Advantages over other Air Cylinders

One of the primary advantages of Double End Rod Air Cylinders is their ability to provide controlled motion in both directions, which is not possible with single-acting cylinders. This feature allows for greater versatility and precision in applications that require bidirectional movement. Additionally, the design of these cylinders can lead to more balanced force distribution, reducing wear and tear on the cylinder components.

Limitations

Despite their advantages, Double End Rod Air Cylinders have limitations. They require more space than single-rod cylinders due to the extended rod on both ends, which can be a constraint in space-limited environments. Additionally, the complexity of their design can lead to higher initial costs and more intricate maintenance requirements compared to simpler cylinder types.

Considerations

When considering the use of Double End Rod Air Cylinders, it is important to evaluate factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance requirements. These cylinders may have higher upfront costs due to their complex design, but their ability to perform dual-direction tasks can lead to operational efficiencies. Durability and accuracy are generally high, but regular maintenance is crucial to ensure longevity and optimal performance. Maintenance costs can be higher due to the need for more frequent inspections and potential replacements of components subjected to wear from bidirectional movement.

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Composite Cylinders -- Compact®
from Compact Automation

The Compact ® Composite Cylinder is your complete motion control solution for medical and food grade applications, or wherever lightweight, washdown and corrosion resistance is required. Composite Cylinder ManufacturersWith a wide range of both imperial and metric sizes to choose from, we can... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 125 to 150
  • Stroke: 4
  • Bore Size: 0.5000 to 2
AGS Series Powered Slide -- AGS-5
from AGI - American Grippers Inc.

Compact lightweight unit with built-in air cylinder. Linear ball bearings ride on precision hardened ground steel shafts. Units are permanently lubricated for non-lube air operation, allowing for OSHA compliance. Piston seals are U-cup type for long service life. Aluminum body and end blocks contain... [See More]

  • Features: Adjustable Stroke; Bumpers (optional feature); Double-End Rod; Integral Sensor (optional feature); Non-Rotating; Shock Absorbers (optional feature)
  • Rated Load/Force: 50
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 5
  • Operating Pressure: 30 to 120
Delrin® M Series Round Line, Non-Repairable Cylinder Line -- 0750
from ASCO

Delrin ® Corrosion Resistant Cylinders. Features. Delrin ® head, cap and piston provide excellent corrosion resistance in wash down environments where cylinders are exposed to moisture and certain solvents.*. Stainless steel rod and tube complete the corrosion resistance package and provide... [See More]

  • Features: Bumpers (optional feature); Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 100
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 32
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-1000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1
Series A Pneumatic Cylinder - Model A10 NFPA Style MX1 -- Tie-Rods Extended Both Ends
from Milwaukee Cylinder

MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]

  • Features: Bumpers; Double-End Rod; Linear Position Feedback (optional feature); Integral Sensor (optional feature); Non-Rotating (optional feature)
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 240
  • Bore Size: 1.5
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-4003 [SMC-4003 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 250
  • Stroke: 1
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
AGS Series Powered Slide -- AGS-6
from AGI - American Grippers Inc.

Compact lightweight unit with built-in air cylinder. Linear ball bearings ride on precision hardened ground steel shafts. Units are permanently lubricated for non-lube air operation, allowing for OSHA compliance. Piston seals are U-cup type for long service life. Aluminum body and end blocks contain... [See More]

  • Features: Adjustable Stroke; Bumpers (optional feature); Double-End Rod; Integral Sensor (optional feature); Non-Rotating; Shock Absorbers (optional feature)
  • Rated Load/Force: 80
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 6
  • Operating Pressure: 30 to 120
ISO/VDMA Series Metric Standard Interchangeable Cylinder -- WB
from ASCO

The ISO/VDMA Series is an aluminum body air cylinder line that is designed to meet all your international cylinder requirements. In fact, our ISO/VDMA Series cylinders are designed to meet the requirements of ISO 6431 (International) and VDMA 24562 (Germany). The combination of lightweight aluminum... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Rated Load/Force: 1557
  • Stroke: 0.9843 to 19.69
  • Operating Pressure: 150
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-1000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1
Series A Pneumatic Cylinder - NFPA Style MDX -- Double Rod End
from Milwaukee Cylinder

MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]

  • Features: Bumpers; Double-End Rod; Integral Sensor (optional feature); Non-Rotating (optional feature)
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 240
  • Bore Size: 10
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-4017 [SMC-4017 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 250
  • Stroke: 2
  • Bore Size: 0.8750
Powered Slide -- AGS-4
from AGI - American Grippers Inc.

Compact lightweight unit with built-in air cylinder. Linear ball bearings ride on precision hardened ground steel shafts. Units are permanently lubricated for non-lube air operation, allowing for OSHA compliance. Piston seals are U-cup type for long service life. Aluminum body and end blocks contain... [See More]

  • Features: Adjustable Stroke; Bumpers (optional feature); Double-End Rod; Integral Sensor (optional feature); Non-Rotating; Shock Absorbers (optional feature)
  • Rated Load/Force: 25
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 4
  • Operating Pressure: 30 to 120
M Series Round Line, Non-Repairable Cylinder Line -- 0313
from ASCO

The M Series is a stainless steel body air cylinder line that is the perfect solution for tight design budgets. This cylinder is reliable and is designed and built to maximize performance. It will exceed all of your light-duty cylinder application requirements. The M Series comes standard with a... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 250
  • Stroke: 0.0 to 4
  • Bore Size: 0.3125
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1-1/2" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-1500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.5
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-4129 [SMC-4129 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 250
  • Stroke: 1
  • Bore Size: 0.8750
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1-1/2" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-1500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.5
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-4179 [SMC-4179 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 250
  • Stroke: 2
  • Bore Size: 1.5
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1-1/2" Bore Cylinder -- UTC-1500-3
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.5
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-5015 [SMC-5015 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.3750
  • Stroke: 1
  • Body Material: Stainless Steel
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1-1/8" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-1100
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.12
Pneumatic Cylinder -- SMC-5083 [SMC-5083 from SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd.]
from Reid Supply

Pneumatic Cylindrical Hold Down Clamps provide activating force for over-center toggle clamps, applying pressure from the top. These cylinders are built to perform repetitive production operations with a magnetic ring for sensing capability. . Double End Pneumatic Cylinder [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.6250
  • Stroke: 8
  • Body Material: Stainless Steel
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1-1/8" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-1100
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.12
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1/2" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.5000
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1/2" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.5000
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 1/2" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-500-1
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.5000
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 2" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-2100
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum Stroke is 40 ”. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 2
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 2" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-2100
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum Stroke is 40 ”. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 2
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 2" Bore Cylinder with Tie Rod -- 2000-FDP
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Piston seals "T" ring (Buna "N" standard compound). Front or rear flange mounts... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 2
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 2" Bore Double Acting Cylinder -- UDPC-2000-CV
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

CYLINDER FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy duty 1/8" brass tube. Extruded brass heads. Polished and ground #303. Stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. "T" ring piston seal on 2" bore. Adjustable cushions (front and rear) available. SOLENOID FEATURES. 1/8" Diameter Orifice. [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 2
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.6250
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 2-1/2" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-2500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum stroke is 35". Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 2.5
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 3" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-3100
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum stroke is 36". Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 1.38
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 3" Bore Cylinder with Tie Rod -- UDPC-3000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Piston seals "U" cup (Buna "N" standard compound). Front or rear flange mounts... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 150
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 3
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 3/4" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-700
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 3/4" Bore Cylinder -- UDPC-700
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
Pneumatic and Hydraulic 3/8" Bore Cylinder -- DPC-300
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Bore Size: 0.3750
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Back to Back Bore Cylinder -- BC-300
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

0-500 PSI, Standard and Heavy Duty Piston Rods. Available in 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1-1/8", 1-1/2" And 2" Bores Check Standard Cylinders for Dimension on Tube and Rod End, 3/4" Extension on all Models. All heavy wall 1/8" brass cylinder tubes. Polished and ground #303 stainless steel piston rods. [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.3750
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Cylinder Configuration: Simple
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Back to Back Bore Cylinder -- TC-300
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

0-500 PSI, Standard and Heavy Duty Piston Rods. Available in 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1-1/8", 1-1/2" And 2" Bores Check Standard Cylinders for Dimension on Tube and Rod End, 3/4" Extension on all Models. All heavy wall 1/8" brass cylinder tubes. Polished and ground #303 stainless steel piston rods. [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.3750
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Cylinder Configuration: Simple
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Bore Cylinder with Built-In Blow Control -- BM-700
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Heavy duty brass tube. Non-corrosive throughout. Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. "O" ring, Buna "N" seals. Needle end of piston can be altered to customer specifications [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3125
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Bore Cylinder with Built-In Blow Control -- BMA-700
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

SPECIAL FEATURES. Heavy duty brass tube. Non-corrosive throughout. Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. "O" ring, Buna "N" seals. Needle end of piston can be altered to customer specifications [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3125
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Bore Cylinder with Built-In Blow Control -- MBM-700
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.

0-500 PSI, 3/4", 1" and 1-1/8" Bore Blow Mold Cylinders. SPECIAL FEATURES. Heavy duty brass tube. Non-corrosive throughout. Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. "O" ring, Buna "N" seals. Needle end of piston can be altered to customer specifications [See More]

  • Features: Double-End Rod
  • Bore Size: 0.7500
  • Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.3125