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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.

    Flexible-Mount ISO Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Flexible-Mount ISO Air Cylinders.
    For multiple mounting options, these air cylinders match an industry standard ISO footprint and have threaded holes on the face and sides. Their ISO footprint makes it easy to change out an old air cylinder. To mount them directly to equipment or add on attachments, use the threaded through holes. These cylinders are double acting, so they push and pull loads with equal force.
    The piston is magnetic, so you can use these cylinders with sensors (not included) 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.
    Sensor-Ready
    Air Cylinders
    Sensors
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Sensor Type
    DC Voltage,
    V DC
    Each
    50 mm Bore (68 mm Wide)
    2578103303AluminumBronze1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876477N460000000Reed Switch with LED5 to 306477N111000000
    50103153303AluminumBronze1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876477N47000000Reed Switch with LED5 to 306477N11100000
    80133213303AluminumBronze1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876477N48000000Reed Switch with LED5 to 306477N11100000
    100153253303AluminumBronze1/8
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 212876477N49000000Reed Switch with LED5 to 306477N11100000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    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
    50 mm Bore (65 mm Wide)
    25204229300304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N220000000
    50229279300304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N23000000
    100279379300304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N24000000
    150329479300304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N25000000
    200379579300304 Stainless SteelBronze1/4
    BSPP
    FemaleISO 155527018N26000000
     
    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
    5065110124945Yes4990NoStainless SteelISO 155527021N130000000
    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
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    5012654546124950NoStainless SteelISO 155527021N240000000
    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
    5065653932114946.5YesStainless SteelISO 155527021N180000000
    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
    50, 631640Stainless Steel
    833616M16 × 1.5 mmMetric
    Fine
    3064FemaleStainless SteelPin, Retaining Rings7021N35000000
    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
    50121.16861Stainless SteelTwo Retaining Rings7021N29000000

    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
    50 mm Bore (162 mm Wide)
    50241241304Aluminum
    1/8
    BSPP
    Female256311K4850000000
     
    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
    50 mm Bore (70 mm Wide)
    25262287314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N210000000
    50287337314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N22000000
    75312387314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N23000000
    100337437314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N24000000
    125362487314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N25000000
    150387537314AluminumSteel3/8
    NPT
    Female6494N26000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Heavy-Duty Air-Actuated Stopper Cylinders

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stopper Cylinders. Heavy-Duty Air-Actuated Stopper Cylinders.
    Stop heavy material in its tracks. With the same footprint as regular air-actuated stopper cylinders, these air-actuated cylinders have a lever end that absorbs 30% more force. Plus, they’re tested to withstand twice as many cycles. Made of carbon steel, the rod extends to stop loads and retracts to let them pass. Even if material jams into the rod from an angle, it won’t bend or snap. Choose them for high-volume lines carrying heavy material, such as pallet conveyors.
    Sensor ReadyAbout Sensor Ready
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stopper Cylinders. Heavy-Duty Air-Actuated Stopper Cylinders, Sensor Ready.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stopper Cylinders. Heavy-Duty Air-Actuated Stopper Cylinders, Sensor Ready.
    Lg., mm
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Rod Dia.,
    mm
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    50 mm Bore (73 mm Wd.)
    30182.5212.5310111/8
    NPT
    Female6489N220000000
     
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