Steel Tie Rod Cylinders

A2 Light Duty Pneumatic

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
Light Duty Pneumatic Cylinder

Common Applications

Automation of all types where lightweight pneumatic cylinders are required.
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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)
tie rod repair before and after

24/7 Pneumatic Cylinder Repair

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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