PNEUMATIC CYLINDER CHARACTERISTICS AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
In the field of pneumatics – deepen the topic on “Pneumatics and industrial automation: definition, applications, solutions“ -when mention is made of the ISO cylinders, we are talking about a very wide range of products, within which various types of pneumatic cylinders are included.
ISO standard cylinders, also called pneumatic actuators, are particularly used on machinery in industrial production departments, especially in the field ofindustrial automation.ISO cylinders possess some positive features and merits that are not negligible, for example, compared with the use of hydraulic cylinders .
Industrial automation: what is a pneumatic cylinder for?
Pneumatic cylinders essentially convert the potential energy of compressed air into mechanical energy. Inside the cylinder, two chambers are maintained at different air pressures; a piston attached to the partition wall, sometimes also called a rod, is set in motion in response to the pressure in the two chambers.
In most cases, therefore, the main action of a pneumatic cylinder is to immediately drive a piston: the pneumatic systems can push and pull, lift objects, open and close doors, hold, remove and go to position parts during production, going to perform a clamping action.
Types of movement of a pneumatic cylinder and applications
Essentially, there are two types of motions that an actuator or pneumatic cylinder can perform: rotary motion and linear motion: depending on the type of application for which it is to be used.
To every application the right cylinders: learn more in Emerson’s official AVENTICS brochure.
There are really so many other specific features to look into in order to figure out which type of pneumatic cylinder to choose. Everything, as you may have guessed, depends on the application. Emerson’s AVENTICS offers all the options you need for your specific needs in modern industrial applications: rodless cylinders, round cylinders, compact cylinders, mini-cylinders, short-stroke cylinders, standard pneumatic cylinders, rod cylinders, and other types.
A perfect cylinder must not only be well designed, easy to integrate, powerful, durable and reliable, but also robust, sensitive and capable of adapting to a wide variety of uses. Contact us here to request more information and receive a free consultation on the AVENTICS pneumatic cylinders and actuators.
AVENTICS™ air cylinders and accessories: versatile and comprehensive products

A pneumatic cylinder, whatever its use, must demonstrate high efficiency and high technical performance.
The extensive catalog of pneumatic cylinders and accessories from AVENTICS is versatile and comprehensive, meeting all requirements for various industrial applications.
In fact, the range of AVENTICS cylinders spans so many types, here are some of them:
- Standard large cylinders for high loads
- Compact cylinders for small movements;
- Rodless cylinders with guided slides for long strokes;
- ISO cylinders in Clean Design version
Aventics™ pneumatic cylinders from Emerson
AVENTICS pneumatic cylinders are the right choice for all kinds of industrial automation applications.
Rugged and reliable. AVENTICS cylinders available in our shop are perfectly fine-tuned to meet all kinds of industrial needs and applications, and you can find them here:
- CCI Series – ISO 21287
- CCL-IC Series – ISO 21287
- CCL-IS Series – ISO 15552
- ITS Series – ISO 15552
- MNI Series – ISO 6432
- PRA Series – ISO 15552
- SSI Series – ISO 15524
- TRB Series – ISO 15552
Below we outline the main features for each type:
1. AVENTICS™ Compact Cylinders CCI Series – ISO 21287
AVENTICS CCI Series (ISO 21287) cylinders are distinguished by their innovative, compact construction and easy-to-clean design. The CCI (ISO 21287) series is ideal for long strokes and increased mass displacement requirements and optimized cycle times. Sensors can be quickly and easily installed on all sides and over the entire length of the cylinder.

2. AVENTICS™ standard cylinders CCL-IC series – ISO 21287
AVENTICS CCL-IC (ISO 21287) series cylinders with their compact and clean design can be used in a wide range of applications. Their smooth surface together with their materials, such as anodized aluminum, stainless steel and NSF-H1 lubricants make the cylinder ideal for demanding requirements in the Food & Beverage industry

3. AVENTICS™ standard cylinders CCL-IS series – ISO 15552
The CCL-IS (ISO 15552) AVENTICS series cylinder with hygienic design is manufactured specifically for food industry packaging applications. It features practical sensor mountings and its hygienic design combines easy and efficient cleaning with low maintenance cycles.

4. AVENTICS™ Cylinder Standard ITS Series – ISO 15552
AVENTICS ITS Series (ISO 15552) cylinders are often chosen when it is necessary to move and hold extremely large loads efficiently with the usual ease of operation. ITS (ISO 15552) series cylinders are easily configured to suit application needs.

5. AVENTICS™ Minicylinders MNI Series – ISO 6432
AVENTICS MNI Series (ISO 6432) circular profile cylinders are ideal for general machine building and are characterized by strength and long service life. MNI Series (ISO 6432) Our proven series for general machine building. The construction form is characterized by robustness and long service life. An ideal cylinder for users and developers who rely on efficiency.

6. AVENTICS™ PRA Series Pneumatic Cylinders – ISO 15552
AVENTICS PRA Series (ISO 15552) cylinders have compact profile designs with integrated sensor grooves. PRA Series (ISO 15552) cylinders can be used in all industries. Some of these are general automation technology, machine and system building, and other specific industrial applications.

7. Short-stroke cylinders AVENTICS™ SSI Series (ISO 15524)
The AVENTICS SSI series consists of short-stroke cylinders that comply with the latest ISO 15524 standard. The cylinders are compact and up to 30 percent lighter than comparable cylinders due to weight-optimized profiles. In addition, these cylinders offer a high degree of flexibility in sensor mounting and highly effective elastic damping.

8. AVENTICS™ TRB Series Tie Rod Cylinders (ISO 15552)
AVENTICS TRB Series (ISO 15552) cylinders are among the most widely used in industries where heavy-duty cylinders are required, such as wood and aluminum, steel and automotive, heavy-duty machinery and mining, to name a few.

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