Parker Pneumatic
3MA NFPA Aluminum Air Cylinders

Construction

  • Anodized aluminum construction
  • NFPA interchangeable
  • 18 standard mounting styles
  • Composite rod bearing & piston standard

Key Features

  • Low friction 
  • Magnetic piston ring standard
  • Non-lube (no airline lubricator required)
  • Reduced Weight
  • RoHS Compliant

Seals

  • Carboxylated Nitrile rounded lip seals
  • Fluorocarbon rod wiper & seal optional

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Parker, the pioneer in the design and development of the aluminum NFPA cylinder, continues its innovation leadership with the 3MA Series Non-Lube Air Cylinder. The 3MA Series provides proven reliability and quality, at an economical price point, available to ship within 3 days or less.

The 3MA Series is available in 6 bore sizes and utilizes an anodized, extruded, and switch-ready body for improved aesthetics. The design of the internal components leverage Parker's aerospace experience in composite technology; leading to a low-friction, economical design, meeting the highest life and durability standards.

Bore/Stroke

  • Bore Sizes: 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3-1/4", 4", 5"
  • Strokes: Available in any practical stroke length

Sensors

  • Accepts solid-state (PNP, NPN), Reed Sensors
  • NAMUR (intrinsically-safe), ATEX and Weld Immune sensors available
  • Most sensors CE approved and UL listed 

Sensor Installation

  • Extruded body has integrated sensor grooves:
    • (3) Global sensor
    • (2) Mini-Global sensor
    • (1) 2MA style sensor lobe
Rods
  • Rod diameters 0.625", 1.000"
  • 4 standard rod end styles, specials available
  • Case-hardened, hard chrome plated carbon steel rod standard
  • Single rod end or double rod ends
  • Stainless steel rods (303, 316, 17-4)

Cushions/Bumpers

  • Adjustable cushions standard both ends, optional non-cushioned
  • Bumpers and bumper piston seals available
  • Stop Tube with cushions available
  • Aluminum piston available

Ports

  • NPTF ports standard

Options

  • Rod lock version (3MAJ)
  • Guided version (HB family)

Operating pressure: 250 PSIG (17 bar)

Temperature range: -10°F to 165°F (-23°C to 74°C)

Filtration requirements: 40 micron, dry filtered air