GC2000 series guided cylinders outperform conventional non-rotating cylinders due to the elimination of rod rotation as well as increased side-load bearing capabilities. This is because the GC2000 is designed for short stroke, limited space applications in which a cylinder is needed that can guide and support its own load. Additionally, guided products such as the GC2000 series cylinders are designed for enhanced torsion and direct side load performance.

GC series of guided cylinders includes both guided air cylinders and guided rod cylinders. In particular, the GC3000 and GC4000 series compact air cylinders are highly space efficient devices that are designed to bridge the gap between expensive ball bearing slides and zero load bearing non-rotating cylinders. Very similar to guided cylinders are the GS series guided slides, which feature the same design with the exception of the cylinder body.