MA Series Medium Duty Pneumatic Cylinders | Sheffer Cylinders
Sheffer Corporation · Pneumatic Cylinders

MA Series Medium Duty Pneumatic Cylinders

Dimensionally interchangeable with ANSI, NFPA, and JIC standards, the MA Series is Sheffer’s economical OEM pneumatic cylinder — 1-1/2" thru 8" cataloged bores at 200 psi standard, with a hard anodized aluminum tube that’s lubed for life.

Download the MA Series Brochure → Get an Express Quote
MA Series — Dwg 01 — Overview

Built for Economical OEM Applications

The MA Series Medium Duty cylinder is Sheffer’s cataloged answer for OEM applications where dependable performance has to meet a tight cost target. It’s dimensionally interchangeable with existing ANSI, NFPA, and JIC standards, so it drops into your design without a redesign — and a lightweight aluminum build keeps overall assembly weight down.

Bore
1-1/2″ – 8″
Cataloged standard bores
Rating
200 psi
Standard rating
Mountings
14 Styles
Cataloged mounts

Ordering Note: Because MA Series dimensions follow ANSI, NFPA, and JIC interchange standards, existing mounting hardware and envelope drawings for equivalent cylinders typically carry over. Confirm bore, stroke, mounting style, and cushioning with the factory before finalizing your order.

MA Series — Dwg 02 — Construction

Construction That Keeps Costs Down

Every MA Series cylinder is built around the same principle as its heavier-duty siblings: reduce what has to be serviced in the field, while trimming weight and cost wherever the application allows. Lubed-for-life sealing is standard — not an upgrade.

ANSI, NFPA, JIC Interchange

Dimensionally interchangeable with ANSI, NFPA, and JIC standards, so the MA Series fits existing envelope drawings and mounting hardware.

Hard Anodized Aluminum Tube

High tensile, special hard anodized aluminum tube delivers wear resistance in a lightweight package sized for OEM applications.

Aluminum Head and Cap

Aluminum head and cap construction trims overall cylinder weight without giving up the 200 psi standard rating.

Lubed for Life

Factory-lubricated and sealed for the life of the cylinder — no relubrication schedule to manage in the field.

Economical OEM Design

Purpose-built to hit a competitive price point for OEM production runs, without sacrificing the fit and interchange of cataloged mounting dimensions.

Flexible Cushioning

Cushioned front, rear, or both ends are available to soften end-of-stroke impact and extend service life in cyclic applications.

MA Series — Dwg 03 — Cushioning Options

Choosing Your Cushioning

Every MA Series cylinder runs the same hard anodized aluminum tube, aluminum head and cap, and lubed-for-life seals. Cushioning is where you tune the cylinder to your duty cycle — soften the rod-end stroke, the cap-end stroke, or both.

MA Series · Cushioning Options
OPTION

Front (Rod End) Cushioned

CUSHION AT ROD END

Softens the piston’s approach at the extend stroke — the end most commonly loaded with the moving mass and linkage of the application.

Extend Stroke Reduces Impact
OPTION

Rear (Cap End) Cushioned

CUSHION AT CAP END

Softens the piston’s approach at the retract stroke — useful where the return travel carries most of the momentum in the cycle.

Retract Stroke Reduces Impact
OPTION

Both Ends Cushioned

CUSHIONED BOTH ENDS

Softens both extend and retract strokes — specified for high-cycle applications or wherever full-stroke travel is run at speed.

Full Cycle High-Cycle Duty
MA Series — Dwg 04 — Specifications

MA Series Specifications at a Glance

These figures cover the cataloged MA Series line. Contact the factory to confirm bore, mounting style, and cushioning options outside the cataloged range.

Specification Standard Notes
Bore Range1-1/2″ thru 8″Cataloged standard bores
Pressure Rating200 psiStandard rating for the line
Mounting Styles14 catalogedANSI/NFPA/JIC interchangeable dimensions
Tube MaterialHard anodized aluminumHigh tensile, special hard anodized finish
Head & CapAluminumReduces overall cylinder weight
CushioningFront, rear, or bothAvailable across the cataloged line
LubricationLubed for lifeNo field relubrication required

Note: Bore, stroke, mounting style, and cushioning interact — confirm your full specification with the factory or your distributor before finalizing an order.

MA Series — Dwg 05 — Design Checklist

Want Help Designing the Cylinder You Need?

The all-in-one checklist to get you started off on the right foot — and stay there. Have these ready before you contact the factory or request a quote.

  • Bore Size1-1/2″ thru 8″ cataloged
  • Stroke LengthThe full travel distance your application requires
  • Mounting StyleChoose from 14 cataloged mounts
  • Rod End StyleStudded as standard, or specify to match your linkage
  • CushioningFront, rear, or both ends — or none if not needed
  • Operating Pressure200 psi standard; note if your application runs higher
  • Seal CompoundSpecify seal material for your operating environment
  • Port Location & SizeConfirm port style and placement for your plumbing

Note: You must be logged in to download CAD models and drawings.

MA Series — Dwg 06 — Configuration

Ready to Configure Your Cylinder?

Ready to Configure your Cylinder?

Get started now or login to download drawings in your preferred CAD format.


You must be logged in to download models.