A pneumatic cylinder is a mechanical device that converts compressed air energy into a reciprocating linear motion. A double-acting cylinder uses compressed air to move a piston in and out, while a single-acting cylinder uses compressed air for one-way movement and a return spring for the other. They have numerous accessories, like sensors to detect the position of the piston and different mounting accessories to mount the cylinder or add components to the end of the piston. A wide range of industries requiring linear motion use pneumatic cylinders since they are simple to use and are a cost-efficient solution. They are also referred to as air cylinders.
