SMC Corporation MGQM32-100 Compact Guide Cylinder

The SMC MGQM32-100 Compact Guide Cylinder is a 32 mm bore slide-bearing actuator in the MGQ Series, engineered for compact, guided linear motion in tight spaces with a 100 mm stroke. Its aluminum alloy body is hard-anodized for durability, and the piston is aluminum alloy, while the piston rod is carbon steel (Ø32) with hard chrome plating to resist wear across the 32–100 mm size range. MGQM32-100 uses internal guide shafts to isolate the load from the rod and seals, delivering straighter travel and minimizing side loads in dynamic automation environments. This version is designed as a compact guide cylinder with a slide bearing configuration (MGQM), differentiating it from MGQL’s ball-bearing variants and providing robust guidance within a streamlined package. The unit is offered with a range of switch options and lead-wire lengths, enabling straightforward integration with sensors and controllers in control panels or automated cells. Its combination of a rigid aluminum construction, precise guidance, and a compact footprint makes it well suited to applications such as part transfer, pick-and-place, and machine feeding in space-constrained equipment where predictable, repeatable motion is essential.