Compact Air Products GC234X12 Pneumatic Guided Block Cylinder 3/4in Dbl-Acting

Compact Air Products GC234X12 Pneumatic Guided Block Cylinder 3/4in Dbl-Acting

The Compact Air Products GC234X12 is a double-acting pneumatic guided block cylinder with a 3/4-inch bore, part of Compact's GC2000 series of guided cylinders. The guided (non-rotating) design prevents piston rod rotation under load, making it suited for applications where precise linear motion and anti-rotation control are required. The compact block body integrates the guide mechanism directly into the cylinder housing for a space-efficient footprint.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Compact Air Products
• Model/MPN: GC234X12
• Series: GC2000 Guided Cylinder Series
• Bore Size: 3/4 in (0.75 in)
• Stroke: 1-1/2 in (per X12 model suffix designation)
• Actuation Type: Double-Acting Pneumatic
• Cylinder Style: Guided Block (non-rotating rod)
• Body Material: Aluminum
• Mounting: Face/flange mount — black front and rear mounting plates with four bolt holes each
• Ports: Threaded pneumatic ports (factory-plugged with green caps)
• Date Code: 8/96 (manufactured August 1996)
• Country of Manufacture: United States
• Condition: New old stock — unused, in original factory plastic wrap

Applications

Compact Air Products guided block cylinders are used wherever standard round-body cylinders are unsuitable due to torque or side-load requirements. The non-rotating guide rod design makes them a common choice in pick-and-place fixtures, clamping and pressing jigs, part positioning, and light assembly automation. The compact block form factor allows mounting in tight spaces where a conventional tie-rod cylinder would not fit. Compact Air Products has manufactured short-stroke and guided pneumatic cylinders in the United States since the 1960s, and their GC-series guided cylinders remain a standard option for machine builders and automation integrators who need a reliable, low-profile guided actuator.