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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.

    Double-Acting Round Body Air Cylinders

    Push and pull light duty loads. 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.
    Instead of attaching your round body air cylinder directly to equipment, add a mount to best suit your application.
    Universal Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Double-Acting Round Body Air Cylinders, Universal Mount.
    Universal-mount cylinders have mounting threads on both ends. The back end has a pivot bushing, which allows for more mounting options than nose-mount cylinders.
    Sensor Ready—Sensor-ready cylinders have a magnetic piston that 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—Cylinders with an adjustable cushion absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise. Turn the screws to adjust the level of cushioning.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Sensor Ready
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    3/4" Bore (0.86" OD)
    9"13.53"22.53"40Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K403000000
    9"13.53"22.53"40Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6475K112000000
     
    3/4" Bore (1.12" OD)
    9"14.18"23.18"40Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female4952K232000000
     
    1 1/16" Bore (1.12" OD)
    9"13.62"22.62"90Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K87200000
    9"13.62"22.62"90Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6475K128000000
    9"14.4"23.4"90Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female4952K278000000
     
    1 1/4" Bore (1.34" OD)
    9"14.75"23.75"120Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female4952K325000000
    9"14.88"23.88"120Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K462000000
     
    1 1/2" Bore (1.56" OD)
    9"14.25"23.25"170Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6475K144000000
    9"14.51"23.51"170Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K882000000
    9"15.41"24.41"170Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female4952K372000000
     
    2" Bore (2.08" OD)
    9"15.94"24.94"310Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6475K16000000
    9"16.62"25.62"310Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female4952K465000000
     
    2" Bore (2.09" OD)
    9"15.94"24.94"310Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6498K566000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (2.58" OD)
    9"15.94"24.94"500Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6475K176000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (2.62" OD)
    9"15.94"24.94"500Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6498K619000000
    9"17.66"26.66"500Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel3/8
    NPT
    Female4952K512000000
     
    3" Bore (3.12" OD)
    9"17.37"26.37"700Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel3/8
    NPT
    Female6498K701000000
    9"17.37"26.37"700Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    304 Stainless Steel3/8
    NPT
    Female6475K192000000
    9"17.37"26.37"700Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel3/8
    NPT
    Female4952K765000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders
    Nose Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Double-Acting Round Body Air Cylinders, Nose Mount.
    Nose-mount cylinders only have mounting threads on the front end, so they’re shorter than universal-mount cylinders.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Sensor Ready
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    3/4" Bore (0.86" OD)
    9"12.47"21.47"40Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K821000000
     
    1 1/16" Bore (1.12" OD)
    9"12.74"21.74"90Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K18900000
     
    1 1/4" Bore (1.34" OD)
    9"13.75"22.75"120Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K49700000
     
    1 1/2" Bore (1.56" OD)
    9"13.44"22.44"170Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/8
    NPT
    Female6498K50900000
     
    2" Bore (2.09" OD)
    9"14.57"23.57"310Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6498K595000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (2.62" OD)
    9"14.57"23.57"500Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel1/4
    NPT
    Female6498K667000000
     
    3" Bore (3.12" OD)
    9"15.5"24.5"700Not Sensor Ready
    None
    304 Stainless Steel3/8
    NPT
    Female6498K749000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    NFPA Tie Rod Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. NFPA Tie Rod Air Cylinders.
    Made to fit the most common mounting footprint, these cylinders have an NFPA (National Fluid Power Association) industry-standard footprint, ensuring easy interchangeability. They have a magnetic piston, so you can use sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Connect mounts to an air cylinder to create linear, pivot, or arc movements. Mounts are compatible with NFPA tie rod air cylinders.
    Sensor-Ready
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/2" Bore (2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.38"177AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6211K6760000000
     
    2" Bore (2 1/2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.38"314AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6211K686000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (3" Wide)
    9"14.5"23.5"491AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6211K696000000
     
    3 1/4" Bore (3 3/4" Wide)
    9"15.75"24.75"830AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron3/8
    NPT
    Female6211K707000000
     
    4" Bore (4 1/2" Wide)
    9"15.75"24.75"1,257AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron3/8
    NPT
    Female6211K717000000
     
    6" Bore (6 1/2" Wide)
    9"17.25"26.25"2,827AluminumIron3/4
    NPT
    Female6211K385000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders
    Adjustable Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Cushioned cylinders have adjustable air cushions that absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise. Turn the screws at each port to adjust the amount of cushion.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/2" Bore (2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.38"177AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6258K1180000000
     
    2" Bore (2 1/2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.38"314AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6258K201000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (3" Wide)
    9"14.5"23.5"491AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6258K283000000
     
    4" Bore (4 1/2" Wide)
    9"15.75"24.75"1,257AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron3/8
    NPT
    Female6258K447000000
     
    6" Bore (6 1/2" Wide)
    9"17.25"26.25"2,827AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron3/4
    NPT
    Female6258K913000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Tie Rod Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Tie Rod Air Cylinders.
    Rods along the barrel of these cylinders secure the end caps and shield the barrel from impact.
    Sensor Ready—Sensor-ready cylinders have a magnetic piston that can trigger one or more sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Adjustable Cushion—Cushioned cylinders have adjustable air cushions that absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise. Turn the screws at each port to adjust the amount of cushion.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Sensor Ready
    Cylinder Cushion
    Type
    Body
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    3/4" Bore (1" Wide)
    9"12.25"21.25"44Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6453K1070000000
     
    1 1/8" Bore (1 1/2" Wide)
    9"12.25"21.25"99Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6453K173000000
     
    1 1/4" Bore (1 13/16" Wide)
    9"13.53"22.53"123Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6491K422000000
    9"13.53"22.53"123Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female4917K119000000
     
    1 3/4" Bore (2 3/8" Wide)
    9"15.05"24.05"240Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female6491K149000000
    9"15.05"24.05"240Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female4917K204000000
    9"16.05"25.05"240Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female6491K249000000
     
    2" Bore (2 3/8" Wide)
    9"15.05"24.05"314Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female6491K257000000
    9"15.05"24.05"314Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female4917K288000000
    9"16.05"25.05"314Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female6491K528000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (2 7/8" Wide)
    9"15.05"24.05"491Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female6491K461000000
    9"15.05"24.05"491Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female4917K373000000
    9"16.05"25.05"491Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female6491K269000000
     
    3" Bore (3 3/8" Wide)
    9"15.05"24.05"707Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female6491K189000000
    9"15.05"24.05"707Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female4917K457000000
    9"16.05"25.05"707Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum3/8
    NPT
    Female6491K289000000
     
    3 1/2" Bore (4 1/8" Wide)
    9"16.17"25.17"962Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/2
    NPT
    Female6491K411000000
    9"17.17"26.17"962Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum1/2
    NPT
    Female6491K319000000
     
    4 1/2" Bore (5 1/8" Wide)
    9"16.17"25.17"1,590Not Sensor Ready
    None
    Aluminum1/2
    NPT
    Female6491K239000000
    9"17.17"26.17"1,590Not Sensor Ready
    Adjustable
    Aluminum1/2
    NPT
    Female6491K631000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Rodless Air Slides

    With no external moving parts, these air slides provide a long stroke, but have a static footprint—only the carriage on top moves. They have a magnetic piston so you can use them with sensors (not included) to activate relays and controllers.
    Sensor Ready
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Slides. Rodless Air Slides, Sensor Ready.
    Sensor-ready slides have adjustable air cushions that absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise. Turn the screws to adjust the amount of cushion. Barrel, end caps, and slide are aluminum.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Carriage
    Overall
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Carriage
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Dynamic Horiz.
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    1" Bore (2.66" High)
    9"5.12"16.88"76Aluminum
    1/8
    NPT
    Female13359675K7390000000
     
    1 1/4" Bore (3.23" High)
    9"6.3"18.44"124Aluminum
    1/4
    NPT
    Female17659675K749000000
     
    1 1/2" Bore (3.84" High)
    9"8.46"20.82"195Aluminum
    1/4
    NPT
    Female36059675K759000000
     
    Accessories for Air Slides
    Sensor Ready Low Profile
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Slides. Rodless Air Slides, Sensor Ready Low Profile.
    Sensor-ready low-profile slides have a shorter height than standard slides to fit in tight locations. Barrel is aluminum and end caps and carriage are plastic.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Carriage
    Overall
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Carriage
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Air Inlet
    Thread Size
    Dynamic Horiz.
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    5/8" Bore (1.1" High)
    9"2.64"13.41"31PlasticUNF
    Female10-32
    92738T190000000
     
    1" Bore (1.46" High)
    9"3.74"14.98"76Plastic1/8
    NPT
    Female272738T49000000
     
    Accessories for Air Slides

    Nonrotating NFPA Tie Rod Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Nonrotating NFPA Tie Rod Air Cylinders.
    Cylinders have two parallel piston rods that prevent twisting as they extend and retract. Made to fit the most common mounting footprint, these cylinders have an NFPA (National Fluid Power Association) industry-standard footprint, ensuring easy interchangeability. They have a magnetic piston so you can use them with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Sensor-Ready
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/8" Bore (1 1/2" Wide)
    9"12.75"21.75"99AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/8
    NPT
    Female6648K9190000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders
    Adjustable Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Cushioned cylinders have adjustable air cushions that absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/2" Bore (2" Wide)
    9"14.5"23.5"177AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6648K1290000000
     
    2" Bore (2 1/2" Wide)
    9"14.5"23.5"314AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6648K139000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (3" Wide)
    9"14.88"23.88"491AluminumPTFE-Coated Cast Iron1/4
    NPT
    Female6648K149000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Enclosed-Body NFPA Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Enclosed-Body NFPA Air Cylinders.
    An extruded-aluminum body means these cylinders have no open spaces for debris to collect. They have an NFPA (National Fluid Power Association) footprint for easy interchangeability. They’re cushioned to absorb piston impact to minimize wear and noise—cylinders have a screw at each port so you can adjust the amount of cushion. All have a magnetic piston so you can use them with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Adjustable Cushion Sensor-Ready
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/2" Bore (2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.41"176AluminumGraphite3/8
    NPT
    Female6402T8190000000
     
    2" Bore (2 1/2" Wide)
    9"14.38"23.41"314AluminumGraphite3/8
    NPT
    Female6402T833000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (3" Wide)
    9"14.5"23.53"490AluminumGraphite3/8
    NPT
    Female6402T379000000
     
    3 1/4" Bore (3 3/4" Wide)
    9"15.75"24.75"829AluminumBronze1/2
    NPT
    Female6402T919000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Washdown Round Body Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Washdown Round Body Air Cylinders.
    Able to resist corrosive solutions and chemical environments, these cylinders withstand washdown conditions. 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. Since they’re double-acting, they use air to both extend and retract light duty loads at nearly full force in either direction. 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.
    Instead of attaching your round body air cylinder directly to equipment, add a mount to best suit your application.
    Universal Mount
    Universal-mount cylinders have a rod wiper to keep contaminants out.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body Material
    Rod Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 1/2" Bore (1.56" OD)
    9"14.51"23.51"170304 Stainless Steel7/16"-20
    1/8
    NPT
    Female6239K2160000000
     
    2" Bore (2.09" OD)
    9"15.95"24.95"310304 Stainless Steel1/2"-20
    1/4
    NPT
    Female6239K263000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders

    Impact-Resistant Round Body Air Cylinders

    Built to withstand hard knocks, these cylinders have a thick barrel wall for more durability than standard air cylinders. They combine the form of a round body air cylinder with the rugged construction of a tie-rod body air cylinder. All are double acting; they use air to exert force in both directions.
    Sensor-Ready Face/Pivot Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Cylinders. Impact-Resistant Round Body Air Cylinders, Pivot Mount.
    Sensor-ready cylinders have a magnetic piston to activate relays and controllers. When the piston moves past the sensor (sold separately), the sensor activates. You can use multiple sensors. Attach one for each action you want to trigger.
    Face/pivot-mount cylinders have mounting holes on both ends, so you can install in a fixed position or in a pivoting mount.
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    3/4" Bore (1.02" OD)
    9"13.11"22.11"42Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6471K301000000
     
    1" Bore (1.14" OD)
    9"12.92"21.92"76Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6471K98700000
     
    1 1/2" Bore (1.73" OD)
    9"13.78"22.78"195Aluminum1/8
    NPT
    Female6471K423000000
     
    2" Bore (2.28" OD)
    9"14.69"23.69"264Aluminum1/4
    NPT
    Female6471K351000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Air Cylinders

    Adjustable-Stroke-Length Air Slides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Slides. Adjustable-Stroke-Length Air Slides.
    Modify the stroke length on these air slides to meet changing application requirements—slides have adjustable shaft collars on the guide rods that you can move to fine-tune the stroke length. Convenient for use with devices such as grippers and printing heads, these air slides have a nonrotating head that provides steady motion and a large mounting area. Air slides have two guide rods parallel to the piston that keep the head from twisting as it extends and retracts. They have a magnetic piston so you can use them with sensors (sold separately) to activate relays and controllers.
    Sensor Ready
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Carriage
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Dynamic Horiz.
    Load Cap., lb.
    Each
    3/4" Bore (4.06" Wide)
    9"14.68"23.06"44Aluminum
    1/8
    NPT
    Female146350T2310000000
     
    Reed Sensors with LED

    Thin-Profile Flexible-Mount Nonrotating Air Cylinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Cylinders. Thin-Profile Flexible-Mount Nonrotating Air Cylinders.
    Mount these cylinders wherever you need them—cylinders have holes on each side and the front, add attachments (not included) to provide many mounting options. These cylinders also have a non-rotating oval piston that prevents twisting as the piston rod extends and retracts. Piston is magnetic, so you can use these cylinders with sensors (not included) to activate relays and controllers.
    Sensor-Ready
    Lg.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Retracted
    Extended
    Force @ 100
    psi, lbf
    Body
    Material
    Bearing
    Material
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1" Bore (0.8" Wide)
    9"12.7"21.7"79AluminumBronze10-32
    UNF
    Female6861K1560000000
     
    1 1/4" Bore (0.9" Wide)
    9"13"22"123AluminumBronze1/8
    NPT
    Female6861K138000000
     
    2 1/2" Bore (2" Wide)
    9"13.9"22.9"491AluminumBronze1/4
    NPT
    Female6861K371000000
     
    Accessories for Air Cylinders
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