Tie Rod Cylinders
Milwaukee Cylinder offers a broad range of hydraulic and pneumatic tie rod cylinders engineered for demanding industrial applications. Available in heavy-duty hydraulic, metric hydraulic, low-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic configurations, the product line provides options for a wide range of pressure, bore, mounting and performance requirements.
Standard offerings include NFPA mounting styles and ISO 6020/2 metric hydraulic designs. Choose from steel and aluminum construction, multiple bore sizes and specialized options for applications requiring position sensing, high-temperature performance, integrated load-holding technology and other application-specific capabilities.
Use the product information and 3D Configurator below to identify the right series or contact Milwaukee Cylinder for application support when a standard configuration doesn’t fully meet your requirements.
Find the Right Tie Rod Cylinder for Your Application
Series H – Heavy Duty Hydraulic Tie Rod Cylinders
A steel-construction hydraulic cylinder line for demanding applications, with 3,000 PSI hydraulic service, standard NFPA mounting styles and cataloged bore sizes from 1.5 to 12 inches. Larger bores are also available.
Series H – Features & Benefits
- ARC technology available
- Steel Construction
- 3000 PSI Hydraulic Service
- 5000 PSI Non-Shock Service
- Standard NFPA Mounting Styles
- 1.5” through 12” Bores Cataloged
- Larger Bores Available
Series MH – Metric Hydraulic Tie Rod Cylinders
A metric hydraulic option built to ISO Standard 6020/2 160 bar series requirements, with working pressures up to 210 bar, cushioning options and single- or double-rod-end designs.
Series MH – Features & Benefits
- Steel Construction
- ISO Standard 6020/2 160 bar series
- Working pressure up to 210 bar
- Temperature range 20°C to 150°C
- Cushions at either or both ends
- Single and double rod end design
Series LH – Low Pressure Hydraulic Tie Rod Cylinders
Designed for lower-pressure hydraulic applications, Series LH offers steel construction, 750 to 1,500 PSI hydraulic service, standard NFPA mounting styles and cataloged bore sizes from 1.5 to 6 inches.
Series LH – Features & Benefits
- Steel Construction
- 750 To 1500 PSI Hydraulic Service
- Standard NFPA Mounting Styles
- 1.5” through 6” Bores Cataloged
- Larger Bores Available
Series A – Pneumatic Steel Tie Rod Cylinders
A steel pneumatic tie rod cylinder line rated for 250 PSI air service, with standard NFPA mounting styles and cataloged bore sizes from 1.5 to 16 inches.
Series A – Features & Benefits
- Steel Construction
- 250 PSI Air Service
- Standard NFPA Mounting Styles
- 1.5” through 16” Bores Cataloged
- Larger Bores Available
Series MA – Pneumatic Aluminum Tie Rod Cylinders
An aluminum pneumatic tie rod cylinder option rated for 250 PSI air service, with standard NFPA mounting styles and bore sizes from 1.5 to 10 inches.
Series MA – Features & Benefits
- Aluminum Construction
- 250 PSI Air Service
- Standard NFPA Mounting Styles
- 1.5” through 10” Bores
Series MD / MT Twin Rod Non-Rotating Cylinders
- Aluminum or Steel Construction
- Twin rod design
- Integrated tooling plate
- 250 PSI Air Service
- 1.5″ through 4″ Bores
Series MR Stainless Steel Cylinders
- Round body design with smooth OD
- Threaded to be repairable
- No tie-rods
- Suited for food processing applications
- 170 PSI Air Service
Tie Rod Cylinder Technologies & Options
For applications that require capabilities beyond a standard cylinder configuration, Milwaukee Cylinder offers additional technologies and options, including ARC™ Automatic Recirculating Cylinder Technology, position-sensing and motion-control options, high-heat cylinder solutions, integrated counterbalance valves and a range of cylinder accessories. These options can help address application requirements related to cylinder life, cooling, position indication, load holding, alignment and mounting.
ARC™ Automatic Recirculating Cylinder Technology
- Option on H-Series Cylinders
- Available in two flow sizes and for activation in extend or retract
- Flushes cylinder with clean, cool oil when the cylinder reaches end-of-stroke (where ARC™ is selected)
- Designed to remove stagnant oil and deaerate the cylinder
- Benefits included extending cylinder life, reducing erratic cylinder performance from trapped air, and a mechanism for cylinder cooling
Smart Tie Rod Cylinder Technology
Position Sensing & Motion Control,
Proximity Switches, RFID Technology
- Continuous Position Indication
- Discrete Position Indication
- End-of-Stroke Indication
- RFID Tags
- Contact Customer Service for Application Support
High Heat Tie Rod Cylinder Applications
- Uses H Series as Base
- Barrel Cooling Options
- Bushing Cooling Options
- Contact Customer Service for Application Support
ICB Series Integrated Counterbalance Valves
- Easy to Order: Easy to use configurator
- Easy to Use: Comes assembled with counterbalance valve installed and set to customer load holding pressure
- Counterbalance valve located at cylinder for enhanced protection and performance
Tie Rod Cylinder Accessories
- Clevis/Brackets/Pins/Rod Eyes
- Linear Alignment Coupler
- AMLOK® Rod Clamp
- Flange Couplers & Weld Plates
- Light duty spherical rod & bracket accessories
Special Certifications
These Certifications are available upon request.
- ABS
- CE
- Contact Customer Service
Need Help Selecting a Tie Rod Cylinder?
Use Milwaukee Cylinder’s 3D Configurator to explore available cylinder configurations and mounting options. For applications with unique pressure, temperature, mounting, sensing or performance requirements, contact Customer Service for application support.
Tie Rod Cylinder FAQs
What is a tie rod cylinder?
A tie rod cylinder uses external tie rods to secure the cylinder end caps and barrel assembly. This construction is widely used for industrial hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and supports serviceable, configurable designs.
What is the difference between hydraulic and pneumatic tie rod cylinders?
Hydraulic cylinders use pressurized fluid and are generally selected when an application requires higher force. Pneumatic cylinders use compressed air and are commonly used when air power fits the required motion, speed, and force.
Does Milwaukee Cylinder offer NFPA tie rod cylinders
Yes. Milwaukee Cylinder offers multiple tie rod cylinder series with standard NFPA mounting styles, including hydraulic and pneumatic options.
Does Milwaukee Cylinder offer metric tie rod cylinders?
Yes. Series MH is Milwaukee Cylinder’s metric hydraulic tie rod cylinder line and meets ISO Standard 6020/2 160 bar series requirements, with working pressures up to 210 bar.
How do I choose the right Milwaukee Cylinder series?
Start with the application’s power source, operating pressure, dimensional or mounting standard, bore and stroke requirements, environment and any special performance needs. The 3D Configurator can help identify available configurations, and Milwaukee Cylinder can provide application support for more complex requirements.
Can Milwaukee Cylinder support specialized tie rod cylinder applications?
Milwaukee Cylinder offers specialty technologies and application options including ARC™ recirculating technology, position-sensing capabilities, high-heat solutions, integrated counterbalance valves and cylinder accessories. Contact Milwaukee Cylinder to discuss application-specific requirements.