OEM Factory Direct MXQ Series Precision Slide Table Air Cylinder Manufacturer Linear Guide Pneumatic Cylinder Compatible With SMC

Product Detailed Description:

Our MXQ Series represents the premium choice for precision linear motion. By combining a compact air cylinder with a high-rigidity linear guide rail, the MXQ achieves a parallelism of 30μm and verticality of 50μm. The dual-piston design allows for a significantly higher output force in a small footprint. Available in bore sizes from 6mm to 25mm, it features optional stroke adjustment units (metal stoppers or hydraulic shock absorbers) to ensure perfect repeatability and smooth deceleration. Every unit is CNC machined to ensure 1:1 interchangeability with international industrial standards.

Application Industries:

Semiconductor Manufacturing,Electronics Assembly,Medical Device & Laboratory Automation,Optical &Laser Equipment,Precision Metrology & Inspection,Automotive Component Assembly,Battery&Energy Storage,Packaging(Precision),3C Consumer Electronics,Pharmaceutical Automation

Product Feature:

• Twin Cylinder Design: Utilizes two pistons to provide twice the output power of a single-rod cylinder.
• Integrated Linear Guide: Uses a cross-roller guide for high-precision, smooth linear motion and high moment resistance.
• High Precision Performance: Exceptional parallelism (30μm) for precise workpiece positioning.
• Adjustable Stroke: Equipped with stroke adjustment bolts or shock absorbers to fine-tune the extension/retraction limits.
• Compact & Rugged: Space-saving profile with a hard-anodized aluminum body for long service life.

Specification:

Customization Options

Product Advantages:

• Recirculating ball bearing linear guide — the defining technology. Unlike conventional twin-rod cylinders that use plain bushings or bronze sleeves, the MXQ integrates hardened stainless steel guide rails with recirculating ball bearing blocks. This is the same technology found in precision CNC linear stages. The result: zero clearance motion, friction coefficients an order of magnitude lower than bushing-type guides, and consistent precision over millions of cycles without degradation. Parallelism and perpendicularity are held to micrometer tolerances — specifications that bushing-guided cylinders simply cannot meet.

• Dual-rod design — twice the output force. Two piston rods operate in parallel, connected to a common slide table. At any given bore size and operating pressure, the MXQ delivers double the thrust of a single-rod cylinder of equivalent diameter. This allows selection of a smaller, lighter package for a given force requirement — critical in compact automation cells where every gram on the moving mass counts.

• Load isolation architecture. The recirculating bearings and guide rails are mechanically decoupled from the piston seals. Side loads, moment loads, and off-center tooling forces are absorbed entirely by the guide system — not transmitted through the piston rod seals. This eliminates the primary failure mode of bushing-type guided cylinders, where side-load-induced seal wear causes premature leakage and position drift.

• Hardened stainless steel wear surfaces. Both the guide rails and the recirculating bearing raceways are fabricated from hardened martensitic stainless steel. This provides inherent corrosion resistance without the thickness limitations of chrome plating, maintains surface hardness (typically 58 HRC) for wear resistance, and eliminates the risk of rust spotting on guide surfaces during equipment downtime in humid environments.

• Stroke adjustment with shock absorption. Each MXQ cylinder includes integrated stroke adjustment at both ends with three absorber options:

• Rubber stopper — for light loads and low-speed applications; simplest, most economical.

• Shock absorber (hydraulic) — for higher kinetic energy; progressive deceleration eliminates impact shock and noise.

• Metal stopper with external shock absorber — for maximum energy absorption and precise hard-stop positioning.

• This built-in adjustability eliminates the need to design and fabricate external hard stops, saving engineering time and reducing part count.

• Standard and symmetric body configurations.

• Standard type: Ports on one side; simplest plumbing for single-sided access installations.

• Symmetric type: Ports on both sides; mirrored port layout enables flexible piping routing from either direction without reorienting the cylinder body.

• Compact profile — minimum installed height. The integrated guide rail eliminates the stacked height of a separate linear guide + cylinder assembly. The MXQ's total installed height is roughly 50–60% of an equivalent external-guide solution, enabling slim automation modules and low-profile machine frames.

• Direct SMC MXQ dimensional compatibility. Mounting hole patterns, slide table dimensions, port locations, stroke adjuster positions, and dowel pin bores are manufactured to match SMC MXQ specifications. Drop-in replacement with no adapter plates, no spacer blocks, and no plumbing rerouting.

Application:

• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing：

In the high-stakes environment of PCB assembly and semiconductor packaging, the MXQ series is the preferred actuator for high-speed "pick-and-place" modules. Its superior parallelism of 30μm and zero-backlash cross-roller guide ensure that microscopic chips or SMT components are picked from feeders and placed onto boards with absolute spatial accuracy. The twin-cylinder design provides the necessary thrust to handle vacuum manifolds or multi-head grippers, while the stroke adjustment units allow for micro-millimeter precision in vertical or horizontal positioning, significantly reducing the risk of component damage and increasing yield in high-volume production.

• Medical Device & Laboratory Automation：

For laboratory diagnostic equipment and automated pharmacies, the MXQ slide table is indispensable for precision liquid handling and sample tray transport. Its smooth, low-friction motion—facilitated by the high-quality linear guide—prevents the vibration that can lead to cross-contamination of liquid reagents or damage to sensitive biological samples. In automated diagnostic readers, the MXQ provides the stable, repeatable linear motion required to position sample tubes or microplates under optical sensors. The compact design and clean-room compatibility of the hard-anodized aluminum body make it ideal for the sterile and space-restricted environments typical of medical instrumentation.

• Precision Automotive Assembly & Robotics：

In the assembly of intricate automotive electronics, such as ECU housings, sensors, and interior switchgear, the MXQ cylinder is utilized in automated pressing and screwdriving stations. The high moment resistance of the twin-guided rail allows the slide to withstand the eccentric forces generated during the insertion of press-fit pins or the application of torque during high-speed fastening. Its adjustable stroke capability ensures that components are pressed to exact depths without deforming the plastic housings. By integrating the cylinder and guide into a single unit, it reduces the overall weight of robot end-effectors, allowing for faster acceleration and shorter cycle times in modern smart factory environments.

Installation and Usage:

• Load Alignment: Ensure the load center of gravity is as close to the guide rail as possible to minimize moment stress.
• Mounting Flatness: Mount the slide table on a precision-machined flat surface to prevent body distortion that could bind the guide rail.
• Speed Control: Always use flow control valves (meter-out) to adjust the speed and prevent the slide from slamming into the end caps.
• Centering: When attaching workpieces to the table, use the locating holes (pin holes) provided to ensure accurate and repeatable positioning.

FAQ

Q1. What is the benefit of the twin-rod design?

A1. It doubles the thrust/output force compared to a single-rod cylinder of the same size and provides superior anti-rotation stability.

Q2. Can I adjust the stroke length?

A2. Yes, the MXQ comes with optional stroke adjustment units (stoppers) to precisely set the end-of-stroke position.

Q3. Does it require lubrication?

A3. It is pre-lubricated and can operate without oil. If you start using a lubricator, ISO VG32 is recommended.

Q4. What is the difference between rubber cushions and shock absorbers?

A4.Rubber cushions are for standard speeds; hydraulic shock absorbers are better for high-speed/heavy loads to prevent impact vibration.

Q5. Is this interchangeable with SMC MXQ models?

A5.Yes, our MXQ series is designed to 1:1 international standards for seamless replacement.

Q6.How do I mount sensors to the cylinder?

A6. The body has integrated grooves for easy mounting of D-A93 or D-M9 series magnetic proximity switches.

Q7. What is the maximum pressure it can handle?

A7.The maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa (approx. 7 bar).

Q8. Is it suitable for high-frequency operations?

A8.Absolutely. The cross-roller guide and high-quality seals are engineered for high-cycle industrial automation.

Q9.Can I adjust bearing preload?

A9.No. Fixed preload is set at the factory. When precision degrades, replace the bearing blocks.

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