Norgren NFPA Aluminum & Steel Cylinders User Manual
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Series A & EA, NFPA Aluminum Air Cylinders (ø1-1/2" to 8"), Technical Information
Series J & EJ, NFPA Steel Air Cylinders (ø1-1/2" to 12"), Technical Information
Cylinder
Rod End
Example
Stroke
Mounting
Connection
Factor
Side Tapped, Head or
Fixed and
Cap Flange, Tie Rod,
Rigidly Guided
.50
Center or Side Lug
Side Tapped, Head or
Pivoted and
Cap Flange, Tie Rod,
Rigidly Guided
.70
Center or Side Lug
Side Tapped, Head or
Supported but
Cap Flange, Tie Rod,
not Rigidly Guided
2.00
Center or Side Lug
Side Tapped, Head or
Cap Flange, Tie Rod,
None
5.00
Center or Side Lug
Head Trunnion
Pivoted and
1.00
Rigidly Guided
Center Trunnion
Pivoted and
1.50
Rigidly Guided
Cap Trunnion
Pivoted and
or Clevis
Rigidly Guided
2.00
Number of Tie Rod Supports Required
Cylinder
Cylinder Stroke (in)
Bore
60
75
95
115
135
1-1/2"
1
1
2
2
3
2"
–
1
1
2
2
2-1/2"
–
–
1
1
1
3-1/4"
–
–
–
1
1
4"
–
–
–
–
1
5" and over
–
–
–
–
–
Tie Rod Supports:
For long strokes, tie rod supports are provided.
These supports are of the same envelope dimensions as
the cylinder end caps.
NOTE: See chart for number of tie rod supports required.
Cylinder Mounting Diagram Chart