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    About Air Cylinders
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    Select a cylinder, prolong its life by reducing wear, and trigger automated processes with sensors.

    Enclosed-Body ISO Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Enclosed-Body ISO Air Cylinders.
    An extruded-aluminum body means these cylinders have no open spaces for debris to collect. They have an ISO industry-standard footprint to match common mounting patterns for easy interchangeability. These cylinders are double-acting, so they exert force in both directions. To minimize wear and reduce noise, they cushion the impact of the piston with air. Adjust the amount of cushion with a screw at each port. All have a magnetic piston so, you can use them with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action you want to trigger.
    Connect mounts to an air cylinder to create linear, pivot, or arc movements. Mounts are compatible with ISO tie rod air cylinders.
    Adjustable Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    40 mm Bore (53 mm Wide)
    25188213195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K2110000000
    50213263195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K212000000
    75238313195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K129000000
    100263363195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K214000000
    125288413195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K215000000
    150313463195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K133000000
    175338513195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K134000000
    200363563195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K217000000
    225388613195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K135000000
    250413663195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K218000000
    275438713195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K136000000
    300463763195AluminumBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 1555260405K137000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Enclosed-Body Load Responsive Cushion Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Enclosed-Body Load Responsive Cushion Air Cylinders.
    Ensure the correct cushioning, even with changing loads. These cylinders have self-adjusting cushions that automatically compensate for changes in load and speed. They have an extruded-aluminum body so there's no open spaces for debris to collect. All have a magnetic piston so you can use them with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Self-Adjusting Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs. Met
    Each
    40 mm Bore (54 mm Wide)
    25186.9211.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N1410000000
    50211.9261.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N142000000
    75236.9311.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N143000000
    100261.9361.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N144000000
    125286.9411.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N145000000
    150311.9461.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N146000000
    175336.9511.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N147000000
    200361.9561.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N148000000
    250411.9661.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N151000000
    300461.9761.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N153000000
    350511.9861.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N155000000
    400561.9961.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N157000000
    450611.91,061.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N159000000
    500661.91,161.9178AluminumBrass1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 15552, ISO 64311000N162000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Clean Room Round Body Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Clean Room Round Body Air Cylinders.
    Minimize the release of particles that can damage electronics or contaminate batches as you push and pull light loads. These air cylinders are designed with seals and caps that prevent particles from escaping. A rod seal wipes grease particles off the rod as it moves back and forth. The seal is polyurethane, which is slippery, so it wears more slowly than standard seals, releasing fewer particles. These cylinders also have tightly crimped end caps to stop air from leaking.
    With no tie rods on the outside, these round-body cylinders fit in tight spaces. They have an ISO industry-standard footprint that fits common mounting patterns for easy interchangeability. As universal-mount cylinders, they have mounting threads on both ends, giving you more mounting options than nose-mount cylinders. You can also pivot mount them with the through-hole on the back. They’re double acting, meaning they push and pull loads with equal force.
    The piston is magnetic, so you can use these cylinders with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers. When the piston moves past a sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—one for each action you want to trigger.
    Instead of attaching your round body air cylinder directly to equipment, add a mount to best suit your application.
    Sensor-Ready Universal Mount
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Clean Room Std.
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body
    Material
    Rod Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    40 mm Bore (50 mm OD)
    25202.6227.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N410000000
    50227.6277.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N42000000
    80257.6337.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N43000000
    100277.6377.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N44000000
    125302.6427.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N45000000
    160337.6497.6194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Self-Adjusting
    AluminumM12 × 1.25 mm1/4
    BSPP
    Female6826N46000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts

    Connect these mounts to an air cylinder to create linear, pivot, or arc movements. These mounts are compatible with ISO tie rod air cylinders.
    Front or Rear Flanges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Front-Flange Actuator Connection.
    Front or rear flanges are for straightforward, back-and-forth movements, such as opening a sliding door. These flanges mount to either end of your cylinder.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel mounts are more corrosion resistant than steel and aluminum for use in wet or damp environments.
    Inside Mounting Holes
    Outside Mounting Holes
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Thk.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ctr.to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    4052901046.636Yes4972NoStainless SteelISO 155527021N120000000
    Pivot Brackets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Pivot Brackets.
    Pivot brackets and clevis brackets work together to allow the rear portion of cylinders to pivot back and forth. Use either with a rod clevis to create arcing movements, such as opening a swinging door.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel mounts are more corrosion resistant than steel and aluminum for use in wet or damp environments.
    Mounting Holes
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Pinhole
    Dia., mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Base Plate
    Thk., mm
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Material
    Includes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    4012535337104638YesAluminumFour BoltsISO 1555260405K92000000
    40125435371046.641NoStainless SteelISO 155527021N23000000
    Clevis Brackets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Clevis Brackets.
    Pivot brackets and clevis brackets work together to allow the rear portion of cylinders to pivot back and forth. Use either with a rod clevis to create arcing movements, such as opening a swinging door.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel mounts are more corrosion resistant than steel and aluminum for use in wet or damp environments.
    Mounting Holes
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Jaw Opening
    Wd., mm
    Base Plate
    Thk., mm
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    40525237281246.638YesStainless SteelISO 155527021N170000000
    Clevis Brackets with Pin
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Clevis Brackets with Pin.
    Pivot brackets and clevis brackets work together to allow the rear portion of cylinders to pivot back and forth. Use either with a rod clevis to create arcing movements, such as opening a swinging door.
    Pin
    Mounting Holes
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Material
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dp.,
    mm
    Jaw Opening
    Wd., mm
    Base Plate
    Thk., mm
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.,
    mm
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Material
    Includes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    4012Steel53533828104638YesAluminumFour Bolts, Pin, Retaining ClipISO 1555260405K72000000
    Rod Clevis with Pin
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Rod Clevis with Pin.
    Rod clevises allow the front portion of cylinders to pivot.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel mounts are more corrosion resistant than steel and aluminum for use in wet or damp environments.
    Pin
    Thread
    Shank
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Jaw Opening
    Wd., mm
    Size
    Type
    Spacing
    Lg.,
    mm
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Gender
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    401231Steel622412M12 × 1.25 mmMetric
    Extra Fine
    2548FemaleSteel
    Retaining Clip60405K82000000
    401232Stainless Steel
    622812M12 × 1.25 mmMetric
    Extra Fine
    2248FemaleStainless SteelPin, Retaining Rings7021N3400000
    Clevis Pins
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Cylinder Mounts. ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinder Mounts, Clevis Pins.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel mounts are more corrosion resistant than steel and aluminum for use in wet or damp environments.
    For Bore
    Size, mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Groove
    Wd., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Usable
    Lg., mm
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    40121.16053Stainless SteelTwo Retaining Rings7021N28000000

    Corrosion-Resistant ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Corrosion-Resistant ISO Tie Rod Air Cylinders.
    Our most corrosion-resistant air cylinders, these cylinders are made of stainless steel for use in wet environments. Rods secure the end caps and shield the barrel from impact. These air cylinders are double acting, meaning they push and pull loads with nearly equal force. They have an ISO industry-standard footprint to match common mounting patterns, so they’re easy to switch in and out across equipment.
    The magnetic piston inside these cylinders can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (sold separately). When the piston moves past the sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.
    Bumper Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    40 mm Bore (55 mm Wide)
    25188213193304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N160000000
    50213263193304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N17000000
    100263363193304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N18000000
    150313463193304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N19000000
    200363563193304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N21000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Dust-Resistant Round Body Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Dust-Resistant Round Body Air Cylinders.
    Push and pull light duty loads in areas constantly exposed to dust and powders as fine as flour. With lubricant retainers around their piston to block particles, these cylinders last up to four times longer in dusty environments than standard air cylinders. They’re often used in ceramics and paper manufacturing facilities. These air cylinders use compressed air to both extend and retract, so they operate at nearly full force in either direction. They have a round body—the most common style of air cylinder—making them more compact and better suited for tight spaces than cylinders with external tie rods. All are universal mount, so they have threads on both ends. The back end has a pivot bushing, which allows for more mounting options than nose-mount cylinders.
    These air cylinders have a magnetic piston that can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (sold separately). When the piston moves past a sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.
    Sensor-Ready Universal Mount
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body Material
    Rod Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Features
    Each
    40 mm Bore (47 mm OD)
    25179204177Bumper
    Stainless SteelM14 × 1.5 mm1/4
    NPT
    FemaleLubricant Retainers6458N24000000
    50204254177Bumper
    Stainless SteelM14 × 1.5 mm1/4
    NPT
    FemaleLubricant Retainers6458N2500000
    75229304177Bumper
    Stainless SteelM14 × 1.5 mm1/4
    NPT
    FemaleLubricant Retainers6458N2600000
    100254354177Bumper
    Stainless SteelM14 × 1.5 mm1/4
    NPT
    FemaleLubricant Retainers6458N2700000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Clean Room Flexible-Mount Air Cylinders

    Mount these cylinders directly to equipment in environments where contamination is a concern, such as electronics manufacturing. Use the threaded through-holes on the face to connect to equipment, or mount them with attachments (not included). Hook these cylinders into your compressed air line to push and pull loads. They’re double-acting, so they operate at full force in either direction. The magnetic piston inside these cylinders can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (not included). As the piston moves past the sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action you want to trigger.
    Connect mounts to an air cylinder to create linear, pivot, or arc movements.
    Sensor ReadyAbout Sensor Ready
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Clean Room Flexible-Mount Air Cylinders, Bumper Cushion.

    Bumper Cushion

    Fed. Std. Class 1,000 and ISO Class 6—Cylinders that are rated for use in Fed. Std. Class 1,000 and ISO Class 6 clean rooms have a low-friction polyurethane seal that wears slower and creates fewer particles than standard seals. As the rod moves, the seal wipes its surface clean of grease particles. The end caps are tightly crimped to stop air from leaking out. These cylinders have an ISO industry-standard footprint that fits common mounting patterns.
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Clean Room Std.
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    40 mm Bore (55 mm Wide)
    106171194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Bumper
    Aluminum1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876825N190000000
    156681194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Bumper
    Aluminum1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876825N21000000
    207191194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Bumper
    Aluminum1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876825N22000000
    2576101194Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    Bumper
    Aluminum1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876825N23000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Air Slides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Slides. Air Slides.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Slides.
    Convenient for use with devices such as grippers and printing heads, these air slides have a nonrotating head that provides steady motion and a larger mounting area than air cylinders. Air slides have two guide rods parallel to the piston that keep the head from twisting as it extends and retracts.
    The magnetic piston inside these slides can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (not included). When the piston moves past the sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.
    Sensor Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Carriage
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Dynamic Horiz.
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    40 mm Bore (136.5 mm Wide)
    100329329195Aluminum
    1/8
    BSPP
    Female166311K4840000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Slides

    Locking Tie Rod Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Locking Tie Rod Air Cylinders.
    Halt actuation at a moment’s notice—these air cylinders have an end lock that acts as an emergency stop. If there's a sudden loss of air pressure, the end lock engages to safely hold the load. You can also set them to stop anywhere along the stroke length as a simpler alternative to electric actuators. Rods along the barrel secure the end caps and shield the barrel from impact. These air cylinders are double acting, meaning they extend and retract with nearly equal force. All have adjustable air cushions that absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise.
    The magnetic piston inside these cylinders can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (sold separately). When the piston moves past the sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.
    Adjustable Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    40 mm Bore (60 mm Wide)
    25240265176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N110000000
    50265315176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N12000000
    75290365176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N13000000
    100315415176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N14000000
    125340465176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N15000000
    150365515176AluminumSteel1/4
    NPT
    Female6494N16000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Easy-Install Flexible-Mount Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Easy-Install Flexible-Mount Air Cylinders.
    With an integrated valve and multiple mounting options, these air cylinders install quickly, right where you need them, to push and pull light loads. In addition to saving you setup time, the built-in valve reduces the number of air connection points in your system to cut down on air loss. They have threaded holes on the face and sides for mounting either directly to equipment or using attachments. These air cylinders are double acting, meaning they extend and retract with nearly equal force.
    The magnetic piston inside these cylinders can activate relays and controllers when used with a sensor (sold separately). When the piston moves past the sensor, the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors—attach one for each action to trigger.
    No Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Electrical
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Tube OD,
    mm
    Gender
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Connection
    No. of
    Pins
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ 100 psi, scfm
    Each
    40 mm Bore (69 mm Wide)
    50107157193AluminumBronze6Female0.4M8324156467N210000000
    80137217193AluminumBronze6Female0.4M8324156467N22000000
    100157257193AluminumBronze6Female0.4M8324156467N23000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders
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