Series MA – Pneumatic Tie Rod Cylinders – Aluminum
MILWAUKEE Series “MA” pneumatic tie rod cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE “Exclusive” advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality materials and expert workmanship contribute to the making of a rugged, top quality pneumatic cylinder.
Series MA Catalog PDF (5.00 MB)
Tie-Rod Mount
Flange Mount and Cap Mount
Side Mount and Lug Mount
Clevis and Eye Mount
Trunnion Mount
Double Rod End Cylinders
TIE-ROD MOUNT (Back to Top)
The flange and tie-rod mounts are basically the same, except that the cylinder tie rods are extended and used to mount the cylinder. To prevent misalignment, sagging or possible binding of the cylinder, the free end should be supported. The best use of tie-rods when extending on the blind end is in a thrust load application. When using tie-rods extended on the rod end, the best application is a tension load. Tie rod mounts are suited for many applications, but it should be noted that they are not as rigid as the flange type of mounting.
Both Ends
Model MA10
NFPA MX1
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
No Extension
Model MA11
NFPA MX0
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
Rod End
Model MA12
NFPA MX3
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
Blind End
Model MA13
NFPA MX2
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
FLANGE MOUNT and CAP MOUNT (Back to Top)
The flange mount is one of the strongest, most rigid methods of mounting. With this type of mount there is little allowance for misalignment, though when long strokes are required, the free end opposite the mounting should be supported to prevent sagging and possible binding of the cylinder. The best use of a blind end flange is in a thrust load application (rod in compression). Rod end flange mounts are best used in tension applications. If an application exceeds the rectangular flange rating, requiring an extra heavy flange, a solid flange style end cap mount is available at no extra cost for most bore sizes. When a less rigid mount can be used and the cylinder can be attached to a panel or bulkhead, an extended tire rod mounting could be considered.
Rod Square
Model MA21
NFPA ME3
8″ to 10″ Bore
Blind Square
Model MA22
NFPA ME4
8″ to 10″ Bore
Rod Rectangular
Model MA31
NFPA MF1
1.5″ to 6″ Bore
Blind Rectangular
Model MA32
NFPA MF2
1.5″ to 6″ Bore
SIDE AND LUG MOUNT (Back to Top)
The side or lug mounted cylinder provides a fairly rigid mount. These types of cylinders can tolerate a slight amount of misalignment when the cylinder is at full stroke, but as the piston moves toward the blind end, the tolerance for misalignment decreases. It is important to note that if the cylinder is used properly (without misalignment), the mounting bolts are either in simple shear or tension without any compound stresses.
Bottom Tap
Model MA41
NFPA MS4
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
Side Lug
Model MA42
NFPA MS2
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
Angle
Model MA44
NFPA MS1
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
CLEVIS and EYE MOUNT (Back to Top)
All clevis cylinders need a provision on both ends for pivoting. These types of cylinders are designed to carry shear loads and the trunnion pivot pins should be carried by bearings that are rigidly held and closely fit for the entire length of the pin.
Clevis
Model MA61
NFPA MP1
1.5″ to 10″ Bore
Removable Clevis
Model MA63
NFPA MP2
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
Fixed Eye
Model MA64
NFPA MP4
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
TRUNNION MOUNT (Back to Top)
All pin and trunnion cylinders need a provision on both ends for pivoting. These types of cylinders are designed to carry shear loads and the trunnion pivot pins should be carried by bearings that are rigidly held and closely fit for the entire length of the pin.
Rod End Trunnion
Model MA71
NFPA MT1
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
Blind End Trunnion
Model MA72
NFPA MT2
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
Center Trunnion
Model MA74
NFPA MT4
1.5″ to 8″ Bore
Double Rod End Cylinders (Back to Top)
Double rod end styles are available in every mounting style except clevis and fixed eye. On double rod end cylinders where the rod ends are not the same, be sure to specify clearly which rod end is to go at which end of the cylinder in relation to your mounting requirements.
Double Rod End
NFPA MDOX
1.5″ to 10″ Bore