Steel Tie Rod Cylinders

A2 Light Duty Pneumatic Cylinder

Overview

This cylinder is ideal for all types of automation where lightweight pneumatic cylinders are required.

  • Bore Sizes From 1.5" - 8" 250 PSI
  • 20 mounting styles
  • JIC-NFPA Interchangeable
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • Manufactured in Michigan
Common Applications:

Automation of all types where lightweight pneumatic cylinders are required.

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Light duty pneumatic cylinder

NFPA pneumatic cylinders

  • 1. Head/Cap: Precision machined from solid aluminum alloy bar stock (6061-T6).
  • 2. Cylinder Barrel: Clear anodized aluminum alloy tubing with file hard coat I.D. provides superior seal life and excellent abrasion resistance. Tube ends are piloted into head and cap for positive cylinder alignment and concentricity.
  • 3. Rod Cartridge: Extra long high strength bronze gland provides maximum bearing support and wear resistance. With certain exceptions, a removable retainer allows for gland removal without cylinder disassembly.
  • 4. Piston: Lightweight, high strength, precision machined from solid aluminum alloy (6061-T6).
  • 5. Piston Rod: High strength steel piston rod has a ground, polished and hard chrome plated surface for extended bearing and seal life.
  • 6. Tie Rods: High strength steel piston rod has a ground, polished and hard chrome plated surface for extended bearing and seal life.
  • 7. Cushion Seals: State of the art self-aligning, self-checking elastomeric cushion seals ensure quick break-away. Eliminates the need for ball checks and provides optimum cushioning.
  • 8. Cushions: Cap cushion spear and floatinghead cushion bushing provide consistent cushioning performance.
  • 9. Cushion Adjustments: Cap cushion spear and floatinghead cushion bushing provide consistent cushioning performance.
  • 10. Tube End Seals: Cap cushion spear and floatinghead cushion bushing provide consistent cushioning performance.
  • 11. Ports: NPTF ports are standard. SAE ports are optional.
  • 12. Rods and Piston Seals: The Carboxylated nitrile “U” cups with Teflon® compound ensures long seal life and low friction in lubricated and non-lubricated applications.
  • 13. Rod Wiper: Double lip Carboxylated nitrile with Teflon® compound acts as secondary seal while keeping out dirt, dust and other contaminants.
  • 14. Magnetic Ring: For switch actuation. (Optional)

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Profit-robbing breakdowns don’t always happen to your NFPA pneumatic cylinders during business hours. That’s why Yates expert cylinder repair team is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to handle your cylinder repair. Yates Cylinders offers the following:

  • Pneumatic cylinder repairs that stand up to your original specs
  • When we say 24/7, we mean it
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Quick delivery and expediting
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • Warranty on all light duty pneumatic cylinder repairs
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