Specifications: HGS12X5S is an HGS double-acting miniature precision slide-table cylinder with a 12 mm bore and 5 mm stroke. The stainless-steel body and slide provide guided linear motion.
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For detailed product dimensions and mounting drawings, please download and refer to the PDF catalog.
Model code
| Code |
Meaning |
| HGS |
Miniature precision slide-table cylinder |
| 12 |
12 mm cylinder bore |
| X5 |
5 mm cylinder stroke |
| S |
With magnet and sensor-holder package |
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
| Acting type |
Double acting |
| Fluid |
Compressed air filtered through a 40 μm element |
| Operating pressure — 2022 Chinese catalog |
0.15–0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure |
1.2 MPa |
| Temperature |
−20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range |
50–500 mm/s |
| Stroke tolerance |
0 / +0.5 mm |
| Lubrication |
Not required |
| Cushioning |
Fixed cushioning at both ends; optional hydraulic shock absorbers are listed for HGS10/12 |
| Air connection for this configuration |
M5 × 0.8 |
| Magnet and holder |
Included |
| Stroke-adjustment device |
Not included |
Edition note: the linked earlier English specification page gives 0.2–0.7 MPa for this size. The working-pressure entry above follows the 2022 Chinese HGS specification page. Select the operating supply for the supplied edition before installation.
Load and accuracy
| Parameter |
Details |
| Maximum allowable load for this stop arrangement |
1.2 kg |
| Maximum allowable pitch / yaw / roll moment |
2.4 / 2.9 / 4.7 N·m |
| Reference-surface parallelism |
0.02 mm; C to A and D to B, as defined by the drawing |
| Travel parallelism |
0.004 mm; C to A and D to B |
| E / F dimensional tolerance |
±0.05 mm |
The catalog displacement plots relate pitch, roll and yaw loading to table displacement at L=100 mm. Check the load direction and lever arm in the drawing; a moment limit is not a direct load rating at every offset.
Current configuration dimensions
| Parameter |
Details |
| Body length in the retracted drawing |
60 mm |
| Body width |
33 ±0.05 mm |
| Body height |
22 ±0.05 mm |
| Rail width |
32 ±0.02 mm |
| Rail lateral offset |
0.5 ±0.1 mm |
| Slide length |
48 mm |
| Slide mounting-hole lateral / longitudinal reference spacing |
25 / 28 mm |
| Slide mounting threads |
M3 × 0.5; 5 mm depth |
| Locating holes |
Ø3 mm, +0.01/+0.04 mm; depth 3 mm |
| Rear mounting-hole lateral spacing |
28.5 ±0.05 mm |
| Sensor-holder rail length / screw pitch |
59 / 45 mm |
| Sensor-holder projection shown beyond body |
10 mm |
| Air-port position with sensor-holder package |
Use the S-configuration drawing: the sensor holder reroutes the air connection. |
For detailed product dimensions and mounting drawings, please download and refer to the PDF catalog.
Mounting and adjustment
| Parameter |
Details |
| Through-bolt fixing: screw / maximum torque / hole length |
M3 × 0.5; 1.1 N·m; 4.8 mm |
| Threaded body fixing: screw / maximum torque / depth |
M4 × 0.7; 2.5 N·m; 4.8 mm |
| Workpiece top fixing: screw / maximum torque / depth |
M3 × 0.5; 1.1 N·m; 4 mm |
| Workpiece side fixing: screw / maximum torque / depth |
M3 × 0.5; 1.1 N·m; 4 mm |
Use screw lengths compatible with the available depth. Excessive tightening can cause damage; insufficient tightening can allow the workpiece to move or fall. The sensor package can be mounted on either side. Mount the stroke-adjustment package on the side without air ports, and fit the air-port transfer seal correctly.
Internal structure and materials
| Component |
Material |
| 1 — Body |
Stainless steel |
| 2 — Slide table |
Stainless steel |
| 3 — Stroke-adjustment screw |
Stainless steel |
| 4 — Bumper |
NBR |
| 5 — Nut |
Stainless steel |
| 6 — Middle stopping block |
Free-cutting steel |
| 7 — Hex-socket countersunk screw |
Alloy steel |
| 8 — End stopping block |
Aluminum alloy |
| 9 — Hex-socket countersunk screw |
Alloy steel |
| 10 — Sensor mounting rail |
Aluminum alloy |
| 11 — Hex-socket countersunk screw |
Alloy steel |
| 12 — Magnet holder |
Engineering plastic |
| 13 — Magnet |
Rare-earth material |
| 14 — Cross-head screw |
Alloy steel |
| 15 — Connecting pin |
Stainless steel |
| 16 — Piston |
Stainless steel |
| 17 — Piston O-ring |
NBR |
| 18 — End cover |
Stainless steel |
| 19 — O-ring |
NBR |
| 20 — C retaining ring |
Spring steel |
The end-cover material above follows the 2022 Chinese parts table. The earlier English PDF prints TPU for item18, while the 2022 table identifies stainless steel; the entry is edition-specific.
Options and accessories
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensor-holder package for this bore and stroke |
F-HGS12X5H |
| Stroke-adjustment package for this bore and stroke |
F-HGS10X10J |
| Optional oil shock absorber |
ACA0806-1N for HGS10/12 only; not listed for HGS6/8 |
| Shock absorber locknut torque |
1.67 N·m for ACA0806-1N |
| Standard strokes for this bore |
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 mm |
Hydraulic shock absorbers are wear items. Replace them when energy absorption deteriorates. Do not turn the rear non-adjustable screw; doing so can cause oil leakage.
Position sensing
The dedicated product and sensor selection tables specify H (DMSH / EMSH)-profile magnetic sensors for this series and size. Select the full sensor order code separately for the required output, voltage, cable and connector; the profile letter does not identify the electrical specification. Sensor switches and separately ordered holders are not included unless the product configuration expressly lists them.
Pneumatic circuit selection reference
The 2022 selection example for a 12 mm cylinder bore uses a theoretical speed of 500 mm/s and an effective flow area of 0.3 mm². It is a circuit-sizing example, not a guaranteed installed speed or a supplied package. Match the actual cylinder port, valve capacity and tubing. This product uses M5 × 0.8; a reference accessory with a different thread is not a direct screw-in connection.
| Parameter |
Details |
| Single / double solenoid valve example |
5V110M5 / 5V120M5 |
| Single / double air-pilot valve example |
4A110M5 / 4A120M5 |
| Flow control / silencer example |
PTLM5 / BSLM5 |
| Tube outside / inside diameter |
4 / 2.5 mm |
Installation and operating conditions
- Flush the piping before connection and use clean, conditioned compressed air with the filtration specified for this cylinder. Keep sealant clear of the first 1–2 thread turns.
- Align the actuator and load; provide protection from moving parts and unexpected motion after a loss or restoration of air or electrical power. Exhaust residual pressure before maintenance or removal.
- Start with the flow-control valve closed and open gradually to the required speed. Check cushioning against the actual speed, load and stopping energy; a closed-center valve does not guarantee prolonged load holding or precise intermediate stopping.
- Protect the sliding surfaces, prevent moisture from freezing and keep contaminants out of the ports. Protect stored equipment from corrosion. Follow the dedicated lubrication instructions; where continued lubrication is selected, the general catalog specifies additive-free ISO VG32 turbine oil.
Optional magnetic sensors and matching cables
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H-profile: CMSH — standard/A05 reed sensors
Two-wire reed operation at 5–240 V AC/DC.
CMSH-020, CMSH-030, CMSH-050, CMSH-100, CMSH-M08, CMSH-M08010, CMSH-M08020, CMSH-M08030, CMSH-M12, CMSH-M12010, CMSH-M12020, CMSH-M12030, A05-CMSH-020, A05-CMSH-030, A05-CMSH-050, A05-CMSH-100
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H-profile: CMSH — high-temperature reed sensors (final -H suffix)
Two-wire reed operation at 5–240 V AC/DC.
CMSH-020-H, CMSH-030-H, CMSH-050-H, CMSH-100-H, CMSH-M08-H, CMSH-M08010-H, CMSH-M08020-H, CMSH-M08030-H, CMSH-M12-H, CMSH-M12010-H, CMSH-M12020-H, CMSH-M12030-H
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H-profile: DMSH — two-wire electronic sensors
Two-wire electronic operation at 10–28 V DC.
DMSH-020, DMSH-030, DMSH-050, DMSH-100, DMSH-M08, DMSH-M08010, DMSH-M08020, DMSH-M08030, DMSH-M12, DMSH-M12010, DMSH-M12020, DMSH-M12030, DMSH-020-W, DMSH-030-W, DMSH-050-W, DMSH-100-W, A05-DMSH-020, A05-DMSH-030, A05-DMSH-050, A05-DMSH-100, A06-DMSH-020, A06-DMSH-030, A06-DMSH-050, A06-DMSH-100
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H-profile: DMSH — NPN electronic sensors
NPN three-wire output with a 5–30 V DC supply.
DMSH-N020, DMSH-N030, DMSH-N050, DMSH-N100, DMSH-NM08, DMSH-NM08010, DMSH-NM08020, DMSH-NM08030, DMSH-NM12, DMSH-NM12010, DMSH-NM12020, DMSH-NM12030, DMSH-N020-W, DMSH-N030-W, DMSH-N050-W, DMSH-N100-W
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H-profile: DMSH — PNP electronic sensors
PNP three-wire output with a 5–30 V DC supply.
DMSH-P020, DMSH-P030, DMSH-P050, DMSH-P100, DMSH-PM08, DMSH-PM08010, DMSH-PM08020, DMSH-PM08030, DMSH-PM12, DMSH-PM12010, DMSH-PM12020, DMSH-PM12030, DMSH-P020-W, DMSH-P030-W, DMSH-P050-W, DMSH-P100-W
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H-profile: EMSH — miniature two-wire sensors
Miniature two-wire electronic operation at 10–28 V DC.
EMSH-020, EMSH-030, EMSH-050, EMSH-100, EMSH-M08, EMSH-M08010, EMSH-M08020, EMSH-M08030, EMSH-M12, EMSH-M12010, EMSH-M12020, EMSH-M12030, EMSH-020-W, EMSH-030-W, EMSH-050-W, EMSH-100-W, EMSH-M08-W, EMSH-M08010-W, EMSH-M08020-W, EMSH-M08030-W, EMSH-M12-W, EMSH-M12010-W, EMSH-M12020-W, EMSH-M12030-W, A05-EMSH-020, A05-EMSH-030, A05-EMSH-050, A05-EMSH-100, A06-EMSH-020, A06-EMSH-030, A06-EMSH-050, A06-EMSH-100
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Two-wire mating cables (B)
For a matching M8 or M12 two-wire male sensor; ordered separately.
F-ECM08B020, F-ECM08B030, F-ECM08B050, F-ECM08B100, F-ECM12B020, F-ECM12B030, F-ECM12B050, F-ECM12B100
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Three-wire mating cables (C)
For a matching M8 or M12 NPN/PNP male sensor; ordered separately.
F-ECM08C020, F-ECM08C030, F-ECM08C050, F-ECM08C100, F-ECM12C020, F-ECM12C030, F-ECM12C050, F-ECM12C100
The listed options are alternatives, not a required set. The H in CMSH/DMSH/EMSH identifies the sensor profile; a final -H on a CMS order code instead selects the high-temperature reed version.
CMSH reed sensors are limited to 100 mA, 10 W and 200 Hz, with no internal consumption or leakage. Standard/A05 voltage drop is at most 2.5 V at 100 mA DC; versions with the final -H suffix have no residual voltage or indicator LED.
Two-wire DMSH and EMSH require 2.5–100 mA loads, up to 2.8 W and 1,000 Hz. Maximum consumption, residual voltage and leakage are 3 mA, 3.5 V and 0.06 mA respectively.
NPN/PNP DMSH outputs are rated to 30 V / 200 mA, 6 W and 1,000 Hz. Maximum consumption, residual voltage and leakage are 5 mA, 0.7 V and 0.01 mA respectively. Check controller input compatibility as well as load ratings.
Sensor and female-cable endings 020/030/050/100 mean 2/3/5/10 m. M08/M12 sensors have M8/M12 male connectors on 0.5 m leads; M08010/M08020/M08030 and M12010/M12020/M12030 give 1/2/3 m leads. Lead length does not depend on cylinder stroke.
Match female cables to the male connector size and wire count; direct-lead sensors need none. B pinout: 1 brown (+), 4 blue (−), 3 unused. C pinout: 1 brown (+), 3 blue (−), 4 black output. Check the mating cable and connector ratings separately.
A05 flex-resistant robotics cable and A06 oil-resistant flex cable have a recommended minimum bend radius of 19 mm. Both are two-wire direct-lead types, without M8/M12, NPN/PNP or W options; A05-CMSH also excludes the final high-temperature -H suffix. W means waterproof: DMSH-W has direct leads only; the listed EMSH-W options also include connectors.
Sensor temperature limits are −10 to +70°C, or −10 to +125°C for CMSH versions with the final -H suffix. The HGS cylinder remains limited to +70°C. Ordinary, high-temperature and A05 sensors are IP64; W/A06 are IP68. These ratings do not extend to the cylinder, connectors or whole assembly; use their common limits.
CMS has no protection circuit; DMS/EMS have reverse-polarity and surge protection, and EMS also has temperature-overload protection. Reed, two-wire electronic, NPN and PNP circuits are not interchangeable. Complete and insulate wiring before powering it; keep it separate from power/high-voltage wiring. For direct leads, connect brown and blue in series with the load on two-wire types; do not connect the switch alone across the supply. On three-wire types, brown is positive supply, blue is negative and black is output; connect an NPN load to positive and a PNP load to negative.
Install the selected H-profile sensor in the matching groove of the sensor-holder package included in this S configuration. The holder and its air-transfer seal must be installed correctly; do not fit the sensor directly to the bare cylinder body. Loosen the locking screw so it does not project below the sensor base. Slide the sensor to the required position, then tighten. Set detection at the actuation-range centre. Recommended sensor-screw torque is 0.15–0.20 N·m, never over 0.25 N·m; these are not cylinder mounting torques. Prevent impacts; keep cables free of strain and avoid unnecessary movement or bending. Observe the stated bend-radius guidance for flex-resistant versions, and inspect fixings, cables and indication.
Keep ordinary sensors dry and do not immerse waterproof types for long periods. Avoid explosive gas, aggressive chemicals, sudden temperature changes, welding interference and magnetic debris. Provide suitable protection for A05 cables exposed to heat, dust, water or oil, and for A06 cables exposed to weld spatter.
Optional circuit connections and complete valve codes
For an S/SJ configuration, connect at the external working-air ports of the installed sensor-holder assembly shown in its configuration drawing, with the transfer seal correctly seated. The separately listed fittings do not include that holder assembly. Do not substitute the bare-body port thread for the holder-port thread.
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PC4M5: M5×0.8 male; 4 mm tube OD
Selected valve A/B connection; also M5 cylinder ports if a straight connection is chosen
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PTL4M5A-M: M5×0.8 male; 4 mm tube OD; mini A-type
Meter-out controller at each M5 cylinder port, instead of a straight fitting
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PC401: PT1/8 male; 4 mm tube OD
Only the separate 4A pilot connection if that pilot tube is 4 mm OD
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US98A040025100MBU: Polyester PU; 4×2.5 mm; blue 100 m roll
Optional tube packaging example, cut to installed length
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UE95A040025100MBU: Polyether PU; 4×2.5 mm; blue 100 m roll
Alternative tube packaging example, cut to installed length
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5V110M5A050, 5V110M5A200, 5V120M5A050, 5V120M5A200: 5/2 valve; M5×0.8 main/exhaust ports; terminal cable
220 V AC direction control; 050/200 = 0.5/2 m leads
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5V110M5B050, 5V110M5B200, 5V120M5B050, 5V120M5B200: 5/2 valve; M5×0.8 main/exhaust ports; terminal cable
24 V DC direction control; 050/200 = 0.5/2 m leads
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5V110M5C050, 5V110M5C200, 5V120M5C050, 5V120M5C200: 5/2 valve; M5×0.8 main/exhaust ports; terminal cable
110 V AC direction control; 050/200 = 0.5/2 m leads
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5V110M5E050, 5V110M5E200, 5V120M5E050, 5V120M5E200: 5/2 valve; M5×0.8 main/exhaust ports; terminal cable
24 V AC direction control; 050/200 = 0.5/2 m leads
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5V110M5F050, 5V110M5F200, 5V120M5F050, 5V120M5F200: 5/2 valve; M5×0.8 main/exhaust ports; terminal cable
12 V DC direction control; 050/200 = 0.5/2 m leads
Use PC4M5 or PTL4M5A-M at each M5 cylinder chamber port; use straight PC4M5 fittings at the M5 valve A/B ports and keep the chamber lines separate. The A-type controller restricts cylinder-to-tube exhaust and permits free charging. Seat the M5 sealing gaskets correctly.
The gray fittings/controllers accept soft nylon or PU tube at 0–1 MPa and −20 to +70°C. Recommended controller-cap rotation torque is 0.05 N·m, not thread-tightening torque. Check insertion and wrench clearance.
5V110 is single-solenoid spring return; 5V120 is double-solenoid with memory. Final 050/200 selects a 0.5/2 m terminal cable, not a DIN plug. AC tolerance is +15%/−10% (2.0 VA); DC is ±10% (1.6 W). Select the electrical or pneumatic control scheme.
The existing 4A110M5/4A120M5 pneumatic alternatives require one/two external pilot signals through separate PT1/8 pilot ports. The listed pilot fitting assumes 4 mm OD pilot tubing; match both ends and seal the tapered pilot thread.
This selected control branch uses a conservative 0.2–0.7 MPa and −20 to +70°C, respecting the cylinder edition note above and any lower connected-component limit. Apply temperature derating.
BSLM5 fits these selected valve exhaust ports R/S (M5×0.8), not cylinder work ports. Silencer limits are 0–1 MPa and −20 to +70°C.
The two blue 100 m tube codes are alternative packaging examples, not required installed lengths. US98A polyester-PU is rated −20 to +70°C; UE95A polyether-PU −40 to +70°C. Both are rated 1 MPa at 23°C; minimum bend radii (US/UE) are 10/8 mm. Apply temperature derating and the lowest component limit; avoid solvents, corrosive media and prolonged sunlight.
Weight reference
312.65 g. Catalog component-weight reference for this configuration; packaging and separately ordered electrical sensors are not included.