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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6X28 ME5-HHC 4R 1 3/4-12F R433009723. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 6″ × 28″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X28 MP1-HHT 3R 2 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481637440. Trust Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor, for genuine pneumatic parts with full factory warranty and knowledgeable support.
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6X29.5 CMT4-PPC 1.375R 1-14M R433085543. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 6″ × 29.5″ 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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6X3 CME5-HHTC 2.5R 1 7/8-12M R480686252. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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6X3 CME5-HHTC 2.5R 2 1/4-12M R480686472. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 CMF5-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481622306. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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6X3 CMS2-PHTC 1.375R 1-14F R480684429. Pneumatic-system sensor for closed-loop feedback on actuator position or air pressure. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Common in automated equipment requiring confirmation of actuator position or supply-pressure status. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 CMS2-PHTC 1.375R 1-14M R480471627. Sensor element providing actuator-position confirmation to PLCs on automated machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Common in automated equipment requiring confirmation of actuator position or supply-pressure status. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3 CMT1-PHTC 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481638757. Centro, Inc. stocks genuine Aventics pneumatic parts as an authorized distributor, with full manufacturer warranty included on every order.
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6X3 CMT1-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481608028. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R480469064. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ 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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6X3 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R481608422. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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6X3 MF2-HHT 3R 2 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481634237. Backed by Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor delivering genuine pneumatic components with factory warranty and responsive support.
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6X3 MP1-HHT 2.5R 2 1/4-12M R480471919. Industrial-air component for use in pneumatic systems on automated machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ 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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6X3 MP1-PPT 1.375R 1-14M R480171824. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 MP1-PPT 2R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481630120. Available from Centro, Inc., authorized Aventics distributor. Genuine parts ship with full manufacturer warranty and professional support.
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6X3 MP1-PPT 2R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481630140. 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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6X3.25 CMP1-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R481604555. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 6″ × 3.25″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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6X3.25 CMT4-PHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480689641. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 6″ × 3.25″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3.5 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R480472673. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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6X3.5 MF1-PP 2R 1 1/2-12F R433088537. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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6X3.5 MS2-PPT 1.375R 1-14M R481623510. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3.5 MT1-PPT 1.75R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481642244. Supplied by Centro, Inc., your authorized source for genuine Aventics pneumatic products with complete manufacturer warranty and support.
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6X3.875 CMT4-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480690085. Aventics-supplied pneumatic part for industrial machine and process equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.875″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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6X28 ME5-HHC 4R 1 3/4-12F R433009723. Compressed-air component for industrial machinery and automation systems. Configured with 6″ × 28″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X28 MP1-HHT 3R 2 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481637440. Trust Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor, for genuine pneumatic parts with full factory warranty and knowledgeable support.
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6X29.5 CMT4-PPC 1.375R 1-14M R433085543. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 6″ × 29.5″ 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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6X3 CME5-HHTC 2.5R 1 7/8-12M R480686252. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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6X3 CME5-HHTC 2.5R 2 1/4-12M R480686472. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, and factory automation where compressed air drives a stage of the production cycle. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 CMF5-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481622306. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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6X3 CMS2-PHTC 1.375R 1-14F R480684429. Pneumatic-system sensor for closed-loop feedback on actuator position or air pressure. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Common in automated equipment requiring confirmation of actuator position or supply-pressure status. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 CMS2-PHTC 1.375R 1-14M R480471627. Sensor element providing actuator-position confirmation to PLCs on automated machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Common in automated equipment requiring confirmation of actuator position or supply-pressure status. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3 CMT1-PHTC 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481638757. Centro, Inc. stocks genuine Aventics pneumatic parts as an authorized distributor, with full manufacturer warranty included on every order.
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6X3 CMT1-PPTC 1.375R 1-14M R481608028. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R480469064. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ 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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6X3 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R481608422. Pneumatic component for use in industrial automation and machine equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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6X3 MF2-HHT 3R 2 1/4-12M. Aventics part number R481634237. Backed by Centro, Inc., an authorized Aventics distributor delivering genuine pneumatic components with factory warranty and responsive support.
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6X3 MP1-HHT 2.5R 2 1/4-12M R480471919. Industrial-air component for use in pneumatic systems on automated machinery. Configured with 6″ × 3″ 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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6X3 MP1-PPT 1.375R 1-14M R480171824. Aventics pneumatic part used in OEM machine integration and air-power applications. Configured with 6″ × 3″ dimensional reference. Used by machine builders integrating pneumatic subsystems into automated production equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3 MP1-PPT 2R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481630120. Available from Centro, Inc., authorized Aventics distributor. Genuine parts ship with full manufacturer warranty and professional support.
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6X3 MP1-PPT 2R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481630140. 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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6X3.25 CMP1-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R481604555. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 6″ × 3.25″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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6X3.25 CMT4-PHTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480689641. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. Configured with 6″ × 3.25″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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6X3.5 ME5-HHT 2.5R 1 7/8-12F R480472673. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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6X3.5 MF1-PP 2R 1 1/2-12F R433088537. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. In stock through authorized Aventics distribution with full factory warranty.
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6X3.5 MS2-PPT 1.375R 1-14M R481623510. Compressed-air system component for OEM machinery and factory automation. Configured with 6″ × 3.5″ dimensional reference. Found across machine builds, automated production lines, and OEM compressed-air equipment. Genuine Aventics part shipped through authorized distribution.
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6X3.5 MT1-PPT 1.75R 1 1/2-12M. Aventics part number R481642244. Supplied by Centro, Inc., your authorized source for genuine Aventics pneumatic products with complete manufacturer warranty and support.
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6X3.875 CMT4-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/2-12M R480690085. Aventics-supplied pneumatic part for industrial machine and process equipment. Configured with 6″ × 3.875″ dimensional reference. Common on automation lines, industrial machinery, and OEM-built compressed-air systems. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
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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.