C Series

Medium Duty Air Cylinders

3MA/4MA
3MAJ/4MAJ
Option
ACVB
Option
LPSO
4MNR
S
C

Contents
Design Features / Specifications......................................B158
Ordering Information........................................................B159
Dimensions, Mounting Kits & Accessories.......................B160
Service Kits......................................................................B161

B157 Parker Hannifin Corporation

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 Catalog 0900P-E Air Cylinders
Features / Specifications C Series

(Cap End)
Self-Compensating Floating
Cushion Bushing with Built-in
Check Valve
Low-Friction Piston Construction
Bronze Rod Bushing

B
Adjustable Cushions
(optional)
Wiperseal Hard Coated Aluminum
Cylinder Body
Case Hardened and
Chrome-Plated
Piston Rod
Aluminum
Alloy
Head and Cap

(Head End) Cylinder Can Be Mounted

at Either End

Parker C Series Cylinders

Parker C Series cylinders are designed for the budget Specifications
conscious user who demands a high-quality cylinder.
Advanced manufacturing processes provide a cylinder Bore Sizes: 1-1/4", 1-3/4", 2-1/2", 3-5/8", and 4-1/2"
that ensures long-term performance at an affordable Strokes: Available in any practical stroke length, with
price. a maximum stroke of 20" standard. For longer stroke
lengths, consult the Actuator Division.
Innovative Design
Operating Pressure: 200 PSI Air Maximum
C Series cylinders incorporate many innovative design
features, such as: Operating Temperature: -4° to +165°F for optimal
service life. C Series cylinders can be operated up to
• “Wiperseal” rod seal minimizes the possibility of
200°F with reduced service life.
leakage, while keeping contamination out.
• Oil impregnated, bronze rod bushing provides Spring Extend & Spring Return Models: Can be
maximum bearing area and a non-abrasive surface supplied upon request. LB and LD dimensions may
for long service life. increase in length. For specific dimensional information
on spring return or spring extend cylinders, consult the
• Synthetic rubber coated piston is designed to Actuator Division.
compensate for wear, eliminating metal-to-metal
contact. Force Data: To determine force, multiply your air
pressure by these area figures:
• Fully adjustable, floating cushions offer an efficient
means of decelerating heavy loads. Cap End Head End
Bore
Major Area Minor Area
• Modular design offers flexibility by providing three
different mounting options with the basic cylinder. 1-1/4" 1.23 sq. in. 1.03 sq. in.
In addition to this, four different mounting kits can 1-3/4" 2.40 sq. in. 2.10 sq. in.
be bolted on quickly and easily. 2-1/2" 4.91 sq. in. 4.60 sq. in.
3-5/8" 10.32 sq. in. 9.54 sq. in.
4-1/2" 15.90 sq. in. 15.12 sq. in.

Prelubrication
C Series air cylinders are factory pre-lubricated. Parker
In line with our policy of continuing product improvements, specifications in Lube-A-Cyl is applied to cylinder bore, piston rod and
this catalog are subject to change. seals. Lube-A-Cyl is an extreme pressure lubricant
which adheres to the surfaces and for medium duty
service, additional lubrication is not necessary.

B158 Parker Hannifin Corporation

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Catalog 0900P-E (Revised 08-14-18) Air Cylinders
Ordering Information C Series

How to Order Parker C Series Cylinders

1-3/4" C U 1 6 X6

Bore
Size
U
Ports
NPTF
Stroke
Specify in
B
1-1/4"
1-3/4" inches.

3MA/4MA
2-1/2" Seals Show symbol
3-5/8" “X” just ahead
4-1/2" Blank Standard of required
stroke length.

Cushion Head End Spring

3MAJ/4MAJ
Blank No Cushion Blank No Spring Cushion Cap End
C Cushion E Spring Extend* Blank No Cushion
R Spring Return* C Cushion
Double Rod
Special Features
Blank Single Rod Rod End Thread
Use “S” only if special feature
K Double Rod 6 Standard

Option
is required (specify).

ACVB
Note: Do not use Symbol “S” 3 Special – specify KK,
* Specify end of cylinder to which for Rod End Modifications. A and LA dimensions.
pressure will be applied. Cylinder
will be longer than standard. Consult
factory for addition to dimensions LB Rod Diameter No.
or LD. 1 Standard

Option
LPSO
Note: All standard basic cylinders are
furnished with a jam nut on the
piston rod.

4MNR
Specify the following:
• Basic Model Number
• Mounting Kits (if required) – specify kit numbers

S
• Rod End Accessory Kits (if required) – specify kit number
• Quantities
• Desired Delivery Date

C
Mounting Kit Numbers Rod End Accessory Kit Numbers
Part Numbers Part Numbers
Rectangular Bore Long Short
Bore End Lugs Detachable Detachable Rod
Flange Size Clevis* Clevis*
Size Head & Cap Clevis* Eye Button
Head or Cap (Female) (Female)
Set of 4 (Cap End) (Cap End)
End 1-1/4" L045210000 L045230000 18153
1-1/4" L045010000 L045060000 L045110000 L045160000 1-3/4" L045220000 L045240000 18154
1-3/4" L045020000 L045070000 L045120000 L045170000 2-1/2" L045220000 L045240000 18154
2-1/2" L045030000 L045080000 L045130000 L045180000 3-5/8" – L045250000 74718
3-5/8" L045040000 L045090000 L045140000 L045190000 4-1/2" – L045250000 74718
4-1/2" L045050000 L045100000 L045150000 L045200000
* Furnished complete with pivot pin and cotter pin.
* Furnished complete with pivot pin and cotter pin.
Mounting Kits include fasteners for attaching to basic cylinders.

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 Catalog 0900P-E Air Cylinders
Dimensions C Series
Bore Size Single Rod End Cylinders
Symbol
1-1/4" 1-3/4" 2-1/2" 3-5/8" 4-1/2" + STROKE
ZB + STROKE
TE Y P
A 1 1 1 1-5/8 1-5/8 EA BOTH ENDS V EE NPTF
1
+0.000 TAPPED
B -0.005 0.999 1.124 1.124 1.749 1.749 KK THREAD
E
BD 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1-7/8 4 2 B
TE

B
E
BE 6 6 6 7-7/8 7-7/8 2 MM
BF 5/8 5/8 5/8 1-1/4 1-1/4 3
LA SL SN
+ STROKE
TN NT
BG 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 E XT
G
J
+ STROKE
BH 7/8 7/8 7/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 A C LB

BJ 3/4 3/4 3/4 1-1/8 1-1/8

C 9/16 5/8 5/8 1 1
Double Rod End Cylinders
CB 1/4 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4
CD
+ 2X STROKE
3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 ZM + STROKE
ZL + STROKE
CE 1-1/16 1-3/16 1-3/16 2-1/4 2-1/4 TE Y P
EA BOTH ENDS V EE NPTF V
CH
1
1/4 9/32 9/32 – – TAPPED

KK THREAD
CJ 1/2 9/16 9/16 – – E
4 2 B
CK 1-39/64 1-37/64 1-37/64 – – TE
CM 23/32 13/16 13/16 – – MM
3
CN
+ STROKE
2-7/8 3 3 – – TN NT
LA SL SN SL
E XT A
CP 7/16 1/2 1/2 – – G
+ STROKE
G
A C LD
CQ 13/16 15/16 15/16 – –
CR 1/4 5/16 5/16 5/8 5/8
CW 1/4 5/16 5/16 7/16 7/16
E 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-7/8 4 5 Mounting Kits
Mountings are available in packaged kits. Detachable Clevis is
EA 1/4-28 5/16-24 5/16-24 3/8-24 1/2-20
furnished with pivot and cotter pins. See Ordering Information page
EB 9/32 3/8 3/8 7/16 9/16 for Kit Numbers.
EE 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2
End Lugs Detachable Clevis
EL 7/16 7/16 3/8 11/16 3/4
(Head and Cap) (Cap End)
EO 5/16 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 1 1

ET 9/16 5/8 11/16 1 1-1/8

CD
EW 1/4 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 4 2
2 4
F 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 E ET ET
2 ET MR
FB 9/32 3/8 3/8 7/16 9/16 3
R 3
FL 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-7/8 2-1/4 EB
UL EL
EO FL CR CR
CB
G 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-7/16 2 1-29/32
J 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/16 1-1/2 1-13/32
KK 7/16-20 1/2-20 1/2-20 7/8-14 7/8-14
Rectangular Flange Detachable Eye
L 9/16 5/8 5/8 1-1/8 1-1/8
(Head End) (Cap End)
LA
1
E C
LA 1-9/16 1-5/8 1-5/8 2-5/8 2-5/8 R
A
F
1

LB 3-13/16 3-31/32 3-21/32 4-29/32 4-15/16 CD

LD 4-7/16 4-19/32 4-1/32 5-13/32 5-7/16 2 4

MR
MM 1/2 5/8 5/8 1 1 UF 4 2

MR 1/2 1/2 9/16 7/8 1 TF FL

3
EW
10-24 5/16-18 5/16-18 3/8-16 5/8-11 FB
NT 4 HOLES
x 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/2 x1 x 1-1/4 3 Detachable Clevis and Detachable
P 2-7/16 2-19/32 2-5/32 2-25/32 2-7/8 Eye are mating parts that provide for
R 1.18 1.62 2.18 3.00 3.87 mounting of cylinder to a structural
member.
SL 1-1/8 1-1/8 15/16 1-5/16 1-9/32
SN 2-3/16 2-11/32 2-5/32 2-25/32 2-7/8
TE 1.18 1.62 2.18 3.00 3.87
Rod End Accessories
TF 2-3/8 3 3-9/16 4-7/8 6-1/8 Accessories are available packaged separately. Clevis furnished
TN 5/8 11/16 1-1/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 complete with pivot and cotter pins. See Ordering Information page
UF 2-7/8 3-5/8 4-1/8 5-5/8 7-1/8 for Kit Numbers.
UL 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-7/8 4 5
V 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16 Rod Button Short Clevis Long Clevis
W 3/16 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/4 (Female) (Female)
XT 1-11/16 1-3/4 1-9/16 2-5/16 2-9/32 KK CW
JAM BF BH KK CH
Y 1-9/16 1-5/8 1-9/16 2-5/16 2-9/32 NUT BE CB
CM CJ
ZB 4-3/8 4-19/32 4-9/32 5-29/32 5-15/16 BG
JAM L CW JAM NUT
CK CH
KK
ZL 5 5-7/32 4-21/32 6-13/32 6-7/16 BD BJ NUT
CD CN CP

ZM 5-9/16 5-27/32 5-9/32 7-13/32 7-7/16 CD CQ

CE CD FEMALE

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Catalog 0900P-E Air Cylinders
Service Kits C Series

Bore Size
1-1/4" 1-3/4" 2-1/2" 3-5/8" 4-1/2"
Complete Cylinder Seal Kit SK1200C051 SK1700C061 SK2500C061 SK3600C101 SK4500C101
Cushion Kit - Head End CH1200C001 CH1700C001 CH2500C001 CC3600C001 CC4500C001

B
Cushion Kit - Head End CC1200C001 CC1700C001 CC2500C001 CC3600C001 CC4500C001

3MA/4MA
3MAJ/4MAJ
Option
ACVB
Option
LPSO
4MNR
S
C

B161 Parker Hannifin Corporation

Pneumatic Division
Wadsworth, Ohio
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