This paper shows a performance analysis for step type and conical type sealess cylinders. 2 dimensional Reynolds equation and finite difference numerical techniques are utilized for the performance analysis and the piston design. Centering forces of conical pistons are higher than those of step ones. Also, leakage flows of conical pistons are lower than those of step ones. But, the step type piston is practically suggested to apply for sealess cylinders because it is difficult that conical portion is precisely manufactured.