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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8X9 MP1-PPT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481623932. Genuine Aventics part available from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor providing manufacturer warranty and expert pneumatic support.
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8X9.5 CME3-PPC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M VTN R433088770. Compressed-air component used in factory automation and machine-build pneumatics. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12F R480691217. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ 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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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480472904. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 2R 1 1/2-12M R480473344. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ 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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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 2R 1 3/4-12M R480697064. Pneumatic system part for OEM machine builds, automation cells, and air-driven equipment. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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8X9.5 MT2-PPT 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480683639. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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8X9.75 CMDS4-PPC 1.375R 3/4-16F R433085936. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 8″ × 9.75″ 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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Assem 12"STROKE CMP1PPC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433089315. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. 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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Female rod eye. Mount component for the cylinder, providing pivoting or fixed attachment to the machine. Specified during machine assembly to allow swing motion or rigid attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$47.29
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Rear eye, Series MP4. Cylinder mounting accessory enabling pivot- or eye-style attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Common on pivoting cylinder applications, lift mechanisms, and oscillating actuator installations. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$58.84
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Female rod eye. Cylinder mounting accessory enabling pivot- or eye-style attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Specified during machine assembly to allow swing motion or rigid attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$129.92
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Bolts. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$14.93
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Bolts. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$20.72
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air-cylinder component for compressed-air-driven linear motion on machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$153.94
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder used for linear actuation in industrial machine equipment. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$161.24
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air cylinder for converting compressed air into linear motion in machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$165.86
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Industrial pneumatic cylinder for repeatable linear motion in factory equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$170.50
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air actuator used to convert supply pressure into controlled linear force on machinery. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$189.03
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic linear actuator for stroke-and-return duty on industrial equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$198.29
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder used for linear actuation in industrial machine equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$213.13
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air cylinder for converting compressed air into linear motion in machine builds. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$226.06
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Cylinder component for pneumatic linear actuation across machine builds and OEM equipment. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$171.07
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Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder for linear motion in factory automation and process equipment. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$179.17
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8X9 MP1-PPT 1.375R 1-14M. Aventics part number R481623932. Genuine Aventics part available from Centro, Inc., an authorized distributor providing manufacturer warranty and expert pneumatic support.
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Subject to factory lead times
8X9.5 CME3-PPC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M VTN R433088770. Compressed-air component used in factory automation and machine-build pneumatics. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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Subject to factory lead times
8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12F R480691217. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ 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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Subject to factory lead times
8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480472904. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Specified by machine builders for pneumatic system integration on assembly, packaging, and material-handling equipment. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 2R 1 1/2-12M R480473344. Pneumatic accessory used in air-driven equipment and process machinery. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ 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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8X9.5 CME3-PPTC 2R 1 3/4-12M R480697064. Pneumatic system part for OEM machine builds, automation cells, and air-driven equipment. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Common across OEM machinery and industrial automation that relies on compressed-air actuation. Sold by us as a factory-authorized Aventics distributor.
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8X9.5 MT2-PPT 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R480683639. Compressed-air part used across automation, packaging, and material-handling machinery. Configured with 8″ × 9.5″ dimensional reference. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
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8X9.75 CMDS4-PPC 1.375R 3/4-16F R433085936. Pneumatic part for air-driven machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Configured with 8″ × 9.75″ 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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Assem 12"STROKE CMP1PPC 1.75R 1 1/4-12M R433089315. Pneumatic equipment component for industrial machinery and air-driven processes. 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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Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Female rod eye. Mount component for the cylinder, providing pivoting or fixed attachment to the machine. Specified during machine assembly to allow swing motion or rigid attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$47.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Rear eye, Series MP4. Cylinder mounting accessory enabling pivot- or eye-style attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Common on pivoting cylinder applications, lift mechanisms, and oscillating actuator installations. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$58.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Female rod eye. Cylinder mounting accessory enabling pivot- or eye-style attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Specified during machine assembly to allow swing motion or rigid attachment of the cylinder body or rod. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$129.92
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bolts. Industrial pneumatic component for use in machine builds and automation cells. Specified during machine integration on assembly, packaging, processing, and handling equipment. Stocked through our authorized Aventics distribution channel.
$14.93
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bolts. Air-system component used in industrial machinery, automation cells, and OEM equipment. Used in factory automation, machine assembly, and OEM equipment with pneumatic subsystems. Available from us as an authorized Aventics distributor with manufacturer warranty.
$20.72
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air-cylinder component for compressed-air-driven linear motion on machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$153.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder used for linear actuation in industrial machine equipment. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$161.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air cylinder for converting compressed air into linear motion in machine builds. Widely deployed in machine builds for door actuation, pressing, ejecting, and similar industrial linear-motion tasks. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$165.86
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Industrial pneumatic cylinder for repeatable linear motion in factory equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$170.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air actuator used to convert supply pressure into controlled linear force on machinery. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$189.03
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic linear actuator for stroke-and-return duty on industrial equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$198.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder used for linear actuation in industrial machine equipment. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$213.13
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Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Air cylinder for converting compressed air into linear motion in machine builds. Found on assembly stations, fixturing jigs, and lift mechanisms where consistent linear stroke is needed. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$226.06
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Cylinder component for pneumatic linear actuation across machine builds and OEM equipment. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$171.07
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Profile cylinder NFPA, TaskMaster®, Series TM5. Pneumatic cylinder for linear motion in factory automation and process equipment. Common on web-handling, converting, and printing equipment where precise extend/retract motion drives a process step. Authorized Aventics distribution; manufacturer warranty included.
$179.17
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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.