Top 10 Air Cylinder Industry Brands

Mar 25, 2025

1,SMC
Company: SMC Co., Ltd.
SMC is a globally renowned manufacturer of pneumatic components, established in 1959. Its product portfolio includes over 12,000 basic component types and 700,000 specifications, widely used in automated production across industries. SMC China, founded in 1994, operates over 120 sales offices and serves as one of SMC's primary global production bases, supplying products to 83 countries and regions, including China.

2,AirTAC
Company: Ningbo AirTAC Automation Industrial Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1988 in Taiwan, China, AirTAC is a global leader in pneumatic equipment and components. With production bases in Ningbo, Guangdong, and Tainan, it specializes in pneumatic execution, control, and processing components, widely applied in automotive, machinery, metallurgy, and electronics industries. Its products are exported to Europe, Southeast Asia, and other regions.

3,FESTO
Company: Festo Co., Ltd.
Established in 1925, Festo is a global pioneer in industrial automation, offering approximately 30,000 products, custom components, and turnkey solutions. Entering China in 1993, Festo provides pneumatic and electric automation solutions, primarily serving automotive, electronics, and light assembly industries.

4,CKD
Company: CKD Corporation Co., Ltd.
CKD, founded in 1943 in Japan, specializes in automated machinery, labor-saving systems, and pneumatic control components. Its China facility, established in 2003, mirrors Japanese quality standards and supplies products to domestic and international markets, focusing on Asia and Japan.

5,CHELIC
Company: CHELIC Pneumatic Equipment Co., Ltd.
Established in 1986 in Taiwan, China, CHELIC focuses on R&D, production, and sales of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic automation components. Its product range includes air treatment units, control valves, cylinders, vacuum systems, and modular solutions. With factories in Taiwan and Shanghai, CHELIC operates globally through extensive distribution networks.

6,NORGREN
Company: IMI Norgren Co., Ltd.
A subsidiary of IMI plc, NORGREN is a global leader in motion and fluid control technologies, serving industrial automation, food and beverage, rail, commercial vehicles, life sciences, and energy sectors. Since entering China in 1996, it has built a large-scale manufacturing base and offers a wide range of pneumatic and fluid control products.

7,Parker
Company: Parker Hannifin Fluid Transmission Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1918, Parker Hannifin is a diversified global leader in motion and control technologies. It provides hydraulic, pneumatic, sealing, and electromechanical solutions across automotive, industrial, and aerospace markets, with over 1,000 product lines for motion control applications.

8,Rexroth
Company: Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics & Automation Co., Ltd.
A global leader in drive and control technologies, Rexroth emerged from the merger of Bosch Automation and Rexroth in 2001. Entering China in 1978, it delivers tailored solutions for machinery, mobile equipment, factory automation, and renewable energy, emphasizing safety, precision, and efficiency.

9,KOGANEI
Company: Koganei Corporation
Established in 1934 in Japan, KOGANEI specializes in pneumatic components, electric actuators, and static eliminators. With five global production bases, it entered China in 2004, focusing on sales, technical support, and after-sales services for its automation products.

10,SmartSolu
Company: Ningbo Smart Pneumatic Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2012, SmartSolu is a leading Chinese manufacturer of pneumatic components, including cylinders, solenoid valves, and valve terminals. It integrates R&D, production, and sales, serving as a key player in the domestic market.