These products were not incorporated into the CG1-Z series (as of February 2018).

CG1Y-Z series smooth cylinders have bi-directional low-friction operation as standard.
The mounting dimensions of CG1Q and CG1Y-Z series products are the same.
Note) The CG1Q series was discontinued in September 2013 and was replaced with the current CG1Y-Z series.

Refreshed MB and MB1 series products have a “Z” after the stroke in the part number. Keep in mind that no changes were made to the mounting dimensions.
The features of the MB-Z series can be found here.

The main changes made to refreshed MB□ series cylinders are as follows.

The MGP series was discontinued in April 2012 and refreshed as the MGP-Z series.
The new type with a “Z” is easier to use: it’s lighter in weight with smaller auto switches.
Although mounting interchangeability is ensured, the following items have been changed.
① Only round groove type auto switches are available now. (Existing D-Y∗/D-Z∗ auto switches cannot be mounted.)

The MHL2-Z series (bore sizes 10, 16, 20, and 25) was released in December 2016. The MHL2-Z series air gripper dimensions and mounting dimensions are interchangeable with the existing product. Only the round type auto switches (D-M9 □) with a round switch groove can be mounted on the product.

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2. 

SMC's series CA2-Z air cylinder is 15% lighter than the existing CA2 cylinder.  Fine adjustment is now possible due to the increase in the air cushion adjustment range.  The CA2-Z can now be ordered with rod end or pivot brackets, and mounting dimensions are the same as the existing CA2.