NFPA Cylinders
NFPA cylinders are tie-rod pneumatic cylinders built to North American interchangeable dimensions. They're rugged, repairable and easy to replace across brands, so they're a staple in industrial machinery.
NFPA Cylinder Features
- Interchangeable dimensions – swap brands easily
- Many mounting styles – clevis, flange, trunnion and foot
- Bore sizes 1-1/2" to 12" – wide force range
- Adjustable cushions – smooth end-of-stroke
- Repair kits – rebuildable for long life
Choosing a Cylinder
Select bore, stroke, rod size and mounting. Magnetic pistons support position sensing. Stainless options suit washdown areas.
Centro supplies NFPA cylinders and repair kits.
Related categories: Pneumatic Cylinders and Actuators | Seal and Repair Kits | Clamps | Rodless Cylinders | Linear Cylinders
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2X10 CMX0-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481636491. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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2X10 CMX0-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481642435. Trust Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor, for genuine pneumatic parts with full factory warranty and knowledgeable support.
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2X10 CMX3-PHTC 0.625R 1/2-20M R480465558. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HH 1.375R 1-14M VTN R433086404. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481623929. Centro, Inc. is a trusted authorized distributor for Aventics. Every component ships as a genuine part with full factory warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HHT 1R 3/4-16MS. Aventics part number R481642206. Order with confidence from Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics pneumatic parts distributor offering genuine products and manufacturer-backed warranties.
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2X10 MF1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481625068. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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2X10 MF1-PHT 0.625R 7/16-20M R480470853. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Integrates into pneumatic systems on factory equipment, automation cells, and process machinery. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2X10 MF1-PHT 0.625R 7/16-20M R480472480. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF1-PHT 1.375R 1-14M R480463064. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ 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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2X10 MF1-PPT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481625148. Order with confidence from Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics pneumatic parts distributor offering genuine products and manufacturer-backed warranties.
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2X10 MF1-PPT 1R 3/4-16MS R481619838. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF2-HHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480692368. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF2-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R481610354. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R480465062. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481628591. Purchase genuine Aventics parts from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor ensuring manufacturer warranty coverage and reliable pneumatic solutions.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M R480179395. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481625929. Genuine Aventics part available from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor providing manufacturer warranty and expert pneumatic support.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481628585. Sourced through Centro, Inc., your authorized distributor for genuine Aventics pneumatics. All orders include full manufacturer warranty protection.
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2X10 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480178909. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480198175. Industrial-air component for use in pneumatic systems on automated machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MP1-PP 0.625R 5/8-18M R433090927. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2″ × 10″ 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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2X10 MP1-PPT 0.625R 1/2-20M. Aventics part number R481633327. Centro, Inc. is a trusted authorized distributor for Aventics. Every component ships as a genuine part with full factory warranty.
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2X10 MP2-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481640502. 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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2X10 CMX0-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481636491. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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2X10 CMX0-HHTC 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481642435. Trust Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor, for genuine pneumatic parts with full factory warranty and knowledgeable support.
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2X10 CMX3-PHTC 0.625R 1/2-20M R480465558. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HH 1.375R 1-14M VTN R433086404. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481623929. Centro, Inc. is a trusted authorized distributor for Aventics. Every component ships as a genuine part with full factory warranty.
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2X10 ME5-HHT 1R 3/4-16MS. Aventics part number R481642206. Order with confidence from Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics pneumatic parts distributor offering genuine products and manufacturer-backed warranties.
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2X10 MF1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481625068. Available through Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor. All parts are genuine and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.
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Subject to factory lead times
2X10 MF1-PHT 0.625R 7/16-20M R480470853. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Integrates into pneumatic systems on factory equipment, automation cells, and process machinery. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2X10 MF1-PHT 0.625R 7/16-20M R480472480. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF1-PHT 1.375R 1-14M R480463064. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ 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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2X10 MF1-PPT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481625148. Order with confidence from Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics pneumatic parts distributor offering genuine products and manufacturer-backed warranties.
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2X10 MF1-PPT 1R 3/4-16MS R481619838. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF2-HHT 1.375R 1 1/4-12M R480692368. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MF2-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R481610354. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M R480465062. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481628591. Purchase genuine Aventics parts from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor ensuring manufacturer warranty coverage and reliable pneumatic solutions.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M R480179395. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481625929. Genuine Aventics part available from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor providing manufacturer warranty and expert pneumatic support.
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2X10 MP1-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481628585. Sourced through Centro, Inc., your authorized distributor for genuine Aventics pneumatics. All orders include full manufacturer warranty protection.
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2X10 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480178909. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
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2X10 MP1-PHT 1R 3/4-16M R480198175. Industrial-air component for use in pneumatic systems on automated machinery. Configured with 2″ × 10″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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2X10 MP1-PP 0.625R 5/8-18M R433090927. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 2″ × 10″ 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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2X10 MP1-PPT 0.625R 1/2-20M. Aventics part number R481633327. Centro, Inc. is a trusted authorized distributor for Aventics. Every component ships as a genuine part with full factory warranty.
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2X10 MP2-HHT 1R 3/4-16M. Aventics part number R481640502. 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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FAQS
- 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.