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![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Basic Type](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_Basic.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Basic Type
The rodless cylinder, basic type can be combined with a variety of guides to accommodate conditions. This is a simple design without guides to facilitate space savings.
![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Slide Bearing](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_Slide_Bearing.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Slide Bearing
The rodless cylinder with a slide bearing type comes with on integrated guide. This can be used in a medium loading situation and allow direct mounting of a work piece.
![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Cam Follower Guide](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_Cam_Follower.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Cam Follower Guide
The rodless cylinder with a cam follower type makes smooth operation possible even with an off-set load. This can be used in a offset loading situation, high accuracy and long strokes.
![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Linear Guide](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_Linear_Guide.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - Linear Guide
The rodless cylinder with a linear guide type are ideal for pick and place applications. This uses a linear guide to achieve high repeatability.
![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed- High Precision Guide](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_High_Precision_Guide.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed- High Precision Guide
The rodless cylinder with a high precision guide type are ideal for transfer and pick and place of high load work pieces. This uses two linear guides to allow higher loading.
![Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - w/ Protective Cover](https://content2.smcetech.com/image/medium/Rodless_Cylinder_Mech_Protective_Cover.jpg)
Rodless Cylinder - Mechanically Jointed - w/ Protective Cover
The rodless cylinder with a protective cover type are good when the cylinder is exposed to powder, dust and water drops. The protective cover only minimally adds to the overall length and width.