Quick Take
When you're shopping in the hydraulics and pneumatics corner of an industrial catalog, the biggest question is usually stroke length versus physical size. These four double-acting air cylinders give you a practical starting point across a modest price range. One is a very compact 50mm-stroke cylinder, two share a 16mm bore but one extends to 300mm of stroke, another moves up to a 25mm bore with 150mm of travel, and the Bimba option uses an inch-based 3/4-inch bore with a 10-inch stroke. Listed prices run from $24.37 to $39.99, so budget is not the main differentiator. The trade-offs are travel distance, bore size, included fittings, and condition.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Air Cylinder 16mm Bore 50mm Stroke | $24.37 | |
| Air Cylinder 16mm Bore 300mm Stroke | $28.99 | |
| MECCANIXITY 25mm Bore 150mm Stroke | $33.99 | |
| Bimba M-0410-DPY 3/4" Bore 10" Stroke | $39.99 |
How to Read These Cylinders
All four are double-acting pneumatic cylinders, so compressed air moves the piston in both directions. That gives you controlled push and pull without an external return spring. The real differences are bore size, stroke length, included fittings, and condition. Use the comparison table to spot the shortest and longest travel options, then look at the product notes for the packaging and connection details that come with each cylinder.
Decision Matrix
- Short travel, compact envelope: The 50mm-stroke SWZHAI cylinder is the smallest travel option in this group and the one to look at when your mechanism only needs a short push.
- Long travel on a 16mm bore: The 300mm-stroke 16mm cylinder gives you the same narrow bore with a much longer linear movement.
- Mid-range travel with a larger bore: The MECCANIXITY 25mm bore and 150mm stroke sits between the short compact unit and the 10-inch Bimba.
- Inch-based long stroke: The Bimba M-0410-DPY is the only 3/4-inch-bore, 10-inch-stroke cylinder in this comparison.
Product Notes
SWZHAI Air Cylinder 16mm Bore, 50mm Stroke
This compact cylinder is the shortest-travel option in the lineup. Its double-acting design uses a bidirectional sealing structure to reduce air leakage, which matters in a small pneumatic setup where even a minor leak can affect repeatability. The package includes one cylinder, one Y connector, and four pneumatic quick fittings, so it is easy to gather the basic connection parts for a small build. The 16mm bore is shared with the longer 300mm-stroke cylinder, but the 50mm stroke is the main limitation here: it will not cover movements beyond a short push. If the application fits within that range, the compact profile makes it a clean choice.
Air Cylinder 16mm Bore, 300mm Stroke
If your project needs the same 16mm bore but much more travel, this version extends the stroke to 300mm. The aluminum alloy body is hard-anodized through an oxidation process to improve wear resistance, and the bidirectional piston seal is designed for responsive movement. The package also includes one Y connector and four pneumatic quick fittings, matching the smaller 16mm cylinder's convenience. The trade-off is physical length: the listed package dimensions come to 17.68 inches, so you should plan for a larger shipping envelope. This is the metric option to pick when long travel matters more than a tight footprint.
MECCANIXITY 25mm Bore, 150mm Stroke
The MECCANIXITY cylinder brings a 25mm bore and a 150mm stroke to the comparison, making it the metric mid-stroke option. It is rated for compressed air up to 1.0 MPa and is designed for pneumatic systems, printing tension control, automation control, and robotics. The 150mm stroke is a middle distance between the 50mm compact unit and the longer 300mm and 10-inch cylinders. The main limitation is that this is a wider 25mm cylinder, which is a meaningful size difference compared with the 16mm models. If your build can accommodate the larger bore, this unit offers a balanced travel distance for automation tasks.
Bimba M-0410-DPY 3/4" Bore, 10" Stroke
The Bimba cylinder is the only inch-based model here, with a 3/4-inch bore and a 10-inch stroke. It is a double-acting, single-rod cylinder for compressed air, and the model number M-0410-DPY makes it easy to reference. It carries a United States country of origin, and the condition is new but open box. That open-box condition is the trade-off: the cylinder is new, but it may not arrive in its original retail packaging. If you are comfortable with that and need a long 10-inch stroke in an inch-based format, this is the one to choose.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a compact 50mm-stroke pneumatic cylinder, choose the SWZHAI 16mm unit.
- For longer travel on a 16mm bore, select the 300mm-stroke version.
- For a 25mm bore with 150mm of travel, the MECCANIXITY model is the match.
- For an inch-based 3/4-inch bore and 10-inch stroke, the Bimba M-0410-DPY is the one to choose.
