NFPA Cylinders
NFPA cylinders tailored for pneumatic systems adhere to the rigorous standards set by the National Fluid Power Association. These cylinders offer a robust, standardized solution for achieving efficient linear motion within pneumatic automation setups. With adherence to NFPA guidelines, these cylinders ensure compatibility, interchangeability, and easy integration across various manufacturers' components. In various sizes and configurations, NFPA pneumatic cylinders enable precise control and reliable performance in applications spanning manufacturing, packaging, and material handling. Their standardized design simplifies maintenance and replacement, making them a preferred choice for achieving streamlined automation and optimal productivity.
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2.5X40 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480472047. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R481609050. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 CMP2-PPTC 1R 3/4-16M R480681924. Compressed-air component used in factory automation and machine-build pneumatics. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X40 CMX0-PPTC 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R481605483. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 ME5-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M R480684170. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X40 MF1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R480692451. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 MP1-HH 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433091336. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP1-HHT 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480698157. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 MP1-PHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480684837. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480164082. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 MP2-PHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480684838. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP2-PPT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481640884. Centro, Inc. is an authorized distributor of Aventics pneumatic components, ensuring you receive genuine parts backed by full manufacturer support and warranty.
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2.5X40 MX0-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480472987. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified on industrial machinery, factory automation cells, and pneumatic-system installations. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40.75 MX0-HHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481643190. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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2.5X41 CMP1-HHC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433090735. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X41 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480197006. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X41 CMP1-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481619973. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Specified on industrial machinery, factory automation cells, and pneumatic-system installations. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X42 CMF2-HHC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R433090128. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480696538. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480696527. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12MS. Aventics part number R481629763. Sourced through Centro, Inc., your authorized distributor for genuine Aventics pneumatics. All orders include full manufacturer warranty protection.
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2.5X42 CMP1-PHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481632059. Backed by Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor delivering genuine pneumatic components with factory warranty and responsive support.
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2.5X42 CMS2-PPTC 1R 3/4-16M R480466409. Cylinder-mounted position sensor used for machine-state feedback in pneumatic circuits. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Found on automation cells, packaging lines, and assembly stations needing actuator-state confirmation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X42 CMU3-HHC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R433005456. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2.5X40 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480472047. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R481609050. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 CMP2-PPTC 1R 3/4-16M R480681924. Compressed-air component used in factory automation and machine-build pneumatics. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X40 CMX0-PPTC 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R481605483. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 ME5-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M R480684170. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X40 MF1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R480692451. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 MP1-HH 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433091336. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP1-HHT 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480698157. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X40 MP1-PHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480684837. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480164082. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X40 MP2-PHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480684838. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40 MP2-PPT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481640884. Centro, Inc. is an authorized distributor of Aventics pneumatic components, ensuring you receive genuine parts backed by full manufacturer support and warranty.
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2.5X40 MX0-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480472987. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 40″ dimensional reference. Specified on industrial machinery, factory automation cells, and pneumatic-system installations. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X40.75 MX0-HHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481643190. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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2.5X41 CMP1-HHC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433090735. Aventics pneumatic component for use in air-driven industrial equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X41 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480197006. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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2.5X41 CMP1-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481619973. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2.5″ × 41″ dimensional reference. Specified on industrial machinery, factory automation cells, and pneumatic-system installations. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X42 CMF2-HHC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R433090128. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480696538. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480696527. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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2.5X42 CMP1-HHTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12MS. Aventics part number R481629763. Sourced through Centro, Inc., your authorized distributor for genuine Aventics pneumatics. All orders include full manufacturer warranty protection.
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2.5X42 CMP1-PHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481632059. Backed by Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor delivering genuine pneumatic components with factory warranty and responsive support.
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2.5X42 CMS2-PPTC 1R 3/4-16M R480466409. Cylinder-mounted position sensor used for machine-state feedback in pneumatic circuits. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Found on automation cells, packaging lines, and assembly stations needing actuator-state confirmation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2.5X42 CMU3-HHC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R433005456. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2.5″ × 42″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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- An NFPA pneumatic cylinder is a heavy-duty, tie-rod construction air cylinder built to the dimensional and mounting standards defined by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The NFPA standard specifies exact bore sizes, mounting dimensions, rod diameters, port sizes, and overall envelope dimensions so that cylinders from any NFPA-compliant manufacturer are dimensionally interchangeable. This means an NFPA cylinder from one manufacturer can be replaced with an NFPA cylinder from another manufacturer without modifying the mounting holes, piping connections, or machine structure. NFPA cylinders are the standard for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring high force, long stroke capability, and the assurance of multi-source interchangeability for maintenance and procurement flexibility.
- The primary advantage of NFPA cylinders is interchangeability — standardized dimensions guarantee that a replacement cylinder from any NFPA-compliant manufacturer will bolt directly into the existing mounting, connect to the existing piping, and interface with the existing rod connections without modification. This provides significant procurement advantages: you are not locked into a single manufacturer, you can source from multiple suppliers for competitive pricing and faster delivery, and maintenance personnel can stock common NFPA sizes that fit multiple machines from different OEMs. NFPA cylinders are also designed for repairability — the tie-rod construction allows complete disassembly for seal replacement and internal inspection, extending service life through multiple rebuild cycles. The heavy-duty construction with precision-honed bores, hard-chrome rods, and quality seal materials provides long, reliable service in demanding industrial environments.
- NFPA cylinders are available in standard bore sizes typically ranging from 1-1/2 inches to 8 inches (and larger in some product lines), covering force outputs from several hundred pounds to over 5,000 pounds at 100 PSI. Stroke lengths are available from fractions of an inch to several feet, with custom strokes commonly available. The NFPA standard defines multiple mounting styles, each identified by a standard code: head rectangular flange, cap rectangular flange, head square flange, cap square flange, side lug, side tapped, centerline lug, centerline tapped, head trunnion, cap trunnion, intermediate trunnion, clevis, and extended tie rod mounts, among others. This comprehensive range of standardized mounting options allows the same cylinder series to be installed in virtually any machine configuration.
- Choose an NFPA cylinder when the application requires any of the following: high force output (bore sizes 1-1/2 inches and larger with proportionally high forces), long stroke length (strokes beyond what compact or round body cylinders can reliably deliver), heavy-duty construction for demanding industrial environments (high cycle rates, high pressures, dirty or corrosive conditions), repairability (the ability to rebuild the cylinder with seal kits rather than replacing the entire unit), and multi-source interchangeability (the assurance that replacement cylinders from any manufacturer will fit without machine modifications). Choose compact or round body cylinders when the application involves lighter forces, shorter strokes, tighter space constraints, and the lower cost and lighter weight of these simpler designs is advantageous. In general, NFPA cylinders are the standard choice for primary machine functions in heavy industrial applications, while compact and round body cylinders handle lighter-duty auxiliary functions.
- NFPA cylinders are designed for field repair through complete disassembly and seal replacement. To rebuild: depressurize and disconnect all air lines. Remove the tie rods (the long bolts that hold the end caps to the barrel) and slide the end caps off the barrel. Remove the piston and rod assembly. Inspect the bore for scoring, scratching, or corrosion — minor surface imperfections can be honed, but deep damage may require barrel replacement. Inspect the rod for scoring, pitting, or chrome flaking — damaged rods should be replaced or rechromed. Replace all seals, O-rings, wear bands, and wipers with the correct seal kit for the cylinder model and bore size. Lubricate all seals during reassembly. Reassemble, torque tie rods to specification, reconnect air lines, and test. Establishing a preventive maintenance schedule based on cycle count or calendar intervals — rather than running to failure — minimizes unplanned downtime.