SMC NCDQ2B16-10D Double Acting Pneumatic Compact Cylinder

SMC NCDQ2B16-10D is a compact, double-acting pneumatic cylinder designed for precise linear actuation in tight spaces. It features a 16 mm bore and a 10 mm stroke, placing it squarely in SMC’s NCQ2/CQ2 family of compact cylinders with through-hole mounting as the standard configuration and additional mounting options available. The unit is rated for a maximum operating pressure of 145 psi (1.0 MPa) and uses an ISO-threaded M5 x 0.8 port (port gender: female) for compact plumbing; the rod end uses a standard through-hole design with a #8-32 UNC thread. The aluminum body keeps the profile small, with typical external dimensions around 29 mm by 29 mm by 32 mm depending on configuration, balancing strength with a minimal footprint. At 100 psi, the cylinder delivers about 31.2 lbf of extension force and 23.4 lbf of retraction force, reflecting its suitability for light-load, high-cycle positioning tasks. The NCDQ2B16-10D is commonly employed in automation sequences requiring short-stroke actuation, such as fixture actuation or compact positioning steps in tight-machinery layouts.