Overview
The Milwaukee Cylinder 1.5″ bore, 5″ stroke, 3000 PSI unit is a heavy-duty hydraulic tie rod cylinder designed for demanding industrial applications. Milwaukee Cylinder’s Series H cylinders deliver proven reliability in high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This model features H-13 rod material for durability and is constructed to NFPA standard mounting configurations, making it suitable for replacement or new installations across machine tool, press, and material handling equipment.
Key Features
- 1.5″ bore diameter with 5″ stroke length
- 3000 PSI continuous pressure rating
- H-13 rod material for corrosion resistance and durability
- NFPA-standard tie rod construction for compatibility with common mounting systems
- Suitable for both hydraulic and pneumatic applications
- Externally removable retainer plate and rod bushing design for ease of maintenance
Technical Specifications
Bore Diameter: 1.5 inches
Stroke Length: 5 inches
Pressure Rating: 3000 PSI
Rod Material: H-13 steel
Operating Media: Mineral oil hydraulic fluid or compressed air (pneumatic)
Mounting Style: NFPA tie rod (standard 4-bolt configuration)
Seal Package: Standard Buna seals (verify exact seal material for your application)
Design: Double-acting, single-rod-end
Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C (standard), higher temperature seals available
Typical Applications
- Industrial presses and stamping equipment
- Machine tool clamping systems
- Material handling and positioning equipment
- Injection molding machine platens
- Die casting equipment
- Hydraulic power packs and custom assembly systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard NFPA tie rod hydraulic systems rated 3000 PSI and below
- Closed-loop and open-loop hydraulic circuits
- Pneumatic systems (compressed air up to 3000 PSI)
- Mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids (ISO VG 32–68)
- Machine tool builders’ standard cavity mounting blocks
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This Milwaukee Cylinder 1.5″ bore × 5″ stroke × 3000 PSI unit directly replaces other manufacturers’ NFPA-standard tie rod cylinders of identical bore, stroke, and pressure rating. Common interchangeable models include Rexroth A4V, Eaton Vickers CT, Parker 3H, and similar 1.5″ bore NFPA cylinders. Always verify rod diameter, port size, and mounting hole configuration before substitution.
Works With
- NFPA NG10 (CETOP-05) proportional and directional control valves
- Pilot-operated check valves and counterbalance valves
- Relief valves set 3000 PSI or lower
- Hose and tube fittings: SAE and NPT port configurations available
- PLC and HMI control systems via solenoid valve command
- Inductive proximity switches for end-of-stroke sensing
