Looking to automate your processes? Make a move with this pneumatic piston rod cylinder from Festo. It's double-acting, so it can push and pull loads. Air cushioning keeps these motions smooth. The cushioning is adjustable at both ends, meaning you can tweak it to match specific loads and reduce machine wear. Built with a standard 32mm bore, the unit's easy to combine with off-the-shelf components to simplify machine builds. Position detection is possible with a proximity sensor (121-5836), so you can fully integrate it with your system. The two slots in the cylinder barrel enable the sensor to sit flush with the housing, ensuring extra space isn't taken up.

• Suitable for dry running and lubricated operation, to suit your needs
• Wrought-aluminium alloy and high-alloy steel construction gives it a long service life
• Threaded rod makes it a cinch to add clamping and swivelling accessories

• Coating systems
• Process control
• Industrial conveyors
• Tool heads

The cushioning is easy to adjust with a standard screwdriver via the two holes positioned next to the ports. As the connections and settings are on the same side, they're easy to access when changes need to be made.