ISOMX1
Tie rods extended both ends
Tie rods extend from both ends of the cylinder. Head and cap provide a fixing point on each side.
Application
Press, fixed hydraulic assembly, industrial requiring double-sided fixing.
Mounting catalogue
Global hydraulic cylinder mounting types
Whichever mounting type you need — send a drawing, project or sample and we produce it. Including types in no catalog, found nowhere in the world.
52 mounting types: 39 standardised combinations (16 of them with an ISO 6099 code) + 8 rod end variants + 5 special custom designs. Types not found in standard catalogues are also produced from a customer drawing.
Standard systems
3 main mounting standards
Mounting dimensions are defined in three main standards. The table at the bottom of this page shows which standard mounting types have an ISO 6099 code.
ISO 6020-2
Europe: 16 MPa compact
Single-rod compact series mounting dimensions. MF / MS / MT / MP / MX / ME code families.
ISO 6022
Europe: 25 MPa heavy-duty
Heavy-duty mounting reference at 25 MPa pressure. Press and heavy machinery applications.
NFPA T3.6.7R
USA / Canada
Imperial-unit-based US market mounting coding. T3.6.7R for the square head tie-rod class.
Category
Tie-Rod Extended · 4 types
Fixed centerline mount with tie-rod extension. Extends from one or both ends.
ISOMX2
Tie rods extended cap end
Tie rods extend only from the cap (non-rod) end. Single-sided fixing.
Application
Compact fixed cylinders attached to the chassis on the cap side.
ISOMX3
Tie rods extended head end
Tie rods extend only from the head (rod side) end. Connection to the chassis on the rod side.
Application
Compact industrial applications fixed on the rod side.
Double rod with tie rods
The rod extends from both ends and the tie rods provide mounting at both ends. Equal speed and force in both directions.
Application
Lines requiring synchronised motion in both directions, precise positioning.
Category
Flange · 12 types
Fixed mounting with a flange plate. The most common choice for presses and fixed industrial applications.
ISOMF1
Head rectangular flange
Rectangular flange plate at the rod-side end. Fixed to the chassis with 4 bolt holes.
Application
Press, fixed industrial equipment, scissor platform.
ISOMF2
Cap rectangular flange
Rectangular flange plate on the cap end. High-tonnage fixed applications.
Application
Heavy press, hydraulic shear, fixed industrial line.
ISOMF3
Head round flange
Round flange plate at the rod-side end. Coaxial application, circular bolt pattern.
Application
Industrial requiring coaxial fixing: valve actuators, distribution systems.
ISOMF4
Cap round flange
Round flange plate on the cap end. Coaxial fixing applications.
Application
Valve actuators, distribution systems coaxial mounting.
ISOMF5
Head square flange
Square flange plate at the rod-side end. Symmetric 4-bolt pattern, orientation-independent mounting.
Application
Orientation-independent fixed industrial mounting.
ISOMF6
Cap square flange
Square flange plate on the cap end. Orientation-independent fixing, symmetric 4 bolts.
Application
Fixed industrial, symmetric chassis connection.
Head rectangular intermediate flange
Rectangular flange in an intermediate position on the barrel close to the rod side. Fixing at mid-stroke.
Application
Intermediate support point on long-stroke cylinders.
Cap rectangular intermediate flange
Rectangular flange in an intermediate position on the barrel close to the cap side. Additional support at mid-stroke.
Application
Long-stroke heavy industrial cylinders.
Head round flange with studs
Round flange with studs at the head end. The studs fixed to the flange are bolted to the frame with nuts.
Application
Fixed industrial mounting with frequent assembly and disassembly.
Cap round flange with studs
Round flange with studs on the rear cap. The stud connection eases alignment during installation.
Application
Heavy fixed applications mounted from the rear cap.
Head-side square intermediate flange
Square flange at an intermediate position near the head. Direction-independent intermediate fixing with a symmetrical bolt pattern.
Application
Direction-independent intermediate support on long-stroke cylinders.
Cap-side square intermediate flange
Square flange at an intermediate position near the rear cap. Symmetrical additional support at mid-stroke.
Application
Long-stroke heavy industrial cylinders.
Category
Foot / Lug · 7 types
Non-centerline mount with foot or side lug. Low profile, fixed cylinders.
Single side lug
Foot/lug profile on one side of the barrel. Single-point fixing, compact mount.
Application
Light fixed applications, small-scale mounting.
ISOMS2
Side lugs (foot pair)
Foot profile on both sides of the barrel. Bottom fixing with a two-bolt pattern.
Application
Standard fixed cylinder mount: press infrastructure, fixed lifting.
Centerline lug mount
Lug profile on the barrel centerline. Coaxial foot: moment load is balanced.
Application
Balanced side-load applications.
Side tapped mount
Threaded bolt holes (tapped holes) on the side of the barrel. Low-profile flat mount.
Application
Low-profile fixed mount, in-machine mounting.
End lug mount
Lug profile on the end of the barrel (head or cap). Single-end fixing.
Application
Fixed cylinders suspended from a single end.
Pipe clamp feet
A pair of half-wrap feet clamping the body like a pipe clamp. Bottom mounting without welding to the body.
Application
Pipeline installations, cylinders where welding on the body is not desired.
Reinforced side lug pair
Reinforced side lug pair for heavy duty. The wide base spreads high thrust forces into the frame.
Application
Heavy-duty fixed cylinders, high-force installations.
Category
Trunnion · 7 types
Side-axis articulated mount. Heavy articulated applications such as machinery booms, cranes and concrete pumps.
ISOMT1
Head trunnion
Two trunnion pins on the side of the barrel near the rod side. Articulated pivot: rotation + axial load.
Application
Machinery boom lower joint, concrete pump arm.
ISOMT2
Cap trunnion
Two trunnion pins on the side of the barrel near the cap side. Articulated from the cap side.
Application
Crane boom cap joint, heavy machinery.
ISOMT4
Intermediate fixed trunnion
Fixed trunnion pin at the middle of the barrel or at a desired intermediate position. Articulated at mid-stroke.
Application
Long-stroke boom applications, optimised center of motion.
Intermediate adjustable trunnion
Slidable trunnion in an intermediate position. The pivot point is adjustable to the application.
Application
Special articulated systems requiring calibration.
Trunnion at both ends
Trunnion pins on both the head and the rear cap side. Pivoting support with two separate bearing points.
Application
Special articulated installations supported at two points.
Offset trunnion
The trunnion pin is offset from the body centreline. Shifts the pivot centre in tight layouts.
Application
Machine layouts with limited frame clearance.
CodeMT-A
Adjustable intermediate trunnion (locking)
Intermediate trunnion with locking collars. Its position can be readjusted in the field and locked by the collars.
Application
Systems requiring pivot point adjustment during commissioning.
Category
Clevis / Pivot / Eye · 9 types
Fixed or spherical articulated pivot. Most common for dumpers, trailers and mobile platforms.
ISOMP1
Cap fixed clevis
Clevis connection at the cap end. Pinned to the chassis, articulated rotation.
Application
Dump truck, trailer body, refuse vehicle compactor.
Head fixed clevis
Barrel clevis connection at the rod-side end. Articulated rotation from the rod side.
Application
Niche applications requiring articulated fixing from the rod side.
ISOMP3
Cap fixed eye
Round eye connection at the cap end. Pinned, simple articulation.
Application
Agricultural equipment, mobile platform lower point.
Head fixed eye
Barrel eye (ring) connection at the rod-side end. Articulated from the rod side.
Application
Agricultural equipment, light machinery rod side.
ISOMP5
Cap spherical bearing
Spherical bearing joint at the cap end. Three-axis freedom: tolerates side load.
Application
Crane outrigger, heavy machinery under side load.
Spherical rod eye
Eye with a spherical bearing at the rod tip. Three-axis freedom: articulated + tolerant.
Application
Applications requiring side-load and axis-misalignment tolerance.
CodeWT
Weld-on pivot tang
Single-tang pivot connection welded to the body. Pinned to the frame, a simple and robust pivot point.
Application
Tipper underbody mounting, trailer chassis pivot.
CodeNM
Cap-end tapered lug
Pivot bore in a tapered lug at the cap end. A compact pivot that fits into narrow pockets.
Application
Lower mounting on mobile equipment with tight packaging.
CodeGM
Gimbal mount
Pivot with a two-axis gimbal ring. Accommodates angular deflection in two planes at once.
Application
Boom and jib applications, installations with multi-directional deflection.
Category
Rod End · 8 types
Connection added to the rod tip: eye, clevis, threaded, cross-tube or wrench flats variant.
CodeRE
Rod Eye (simple ring)
Round ring connection at the rod tip. The simplest articulated rod end.
Application
Dumper, trailer lifting, general articulated load transfer.
CodeRC
Rod Clevis (forked)
Clevis connection at the rod tip: pinned articulated rotation.
Application
Dump truck rod end, heavy articulated load.
CodeSRE
Spherical Rod Eye
Eye with a spherical bearing at the rod tip. Three-axis freedom, tolerates side load.
Application
Side-load and axis-misalignment applications.
CodeMM
Male Thread (external thread)
External thread at the rod tip. For standard threaded connection accessories.
Application
Standard threaded connection, user accessory mounting.
CodeFM
Female Thread (internal thread)
Internal thread at the rod tip. Compact threaded connection, hidden accessory.
Application
Compact in-machine threaded connection.
CodeCR
Cross-tube (transverse pin tube)
Transverse pin tube fitted at the rod tip. Articulated connection with a horizontal pin.
Application
Common choice for agricultural equipment and light machinery.
CodeWF
Wrench Flats (wrench surfaces)
Flat wrench-holding surfaces at the rod tip. A wrench can be applied for bolt tightening.
Application
Bolted fixed connection, wrench surface for tightening.
Keyed rod end
Keyway connection at the rod end. The key transmits torque and provides positive positioning.
Application
Connections requiring rotation lock, precise positioning.
HPS custom capability
Custom mounting design from customer drawing
Mounting types not found in standard catalogues are designed and produced in-house at HPS. Including a type that does not exist anywhere in the world, from a single prototype to series production. Send your customer drawing or load profile, and our engineering team designs the mounting.
Pillow Block
Cylinder on a fixed pillow block. Special fixed mounting: bearing on the chassis.
Wing Mount
Wing-profile mount: wing plates projecting from the side of the barrel. Aerospace and niche equipment.
Bell Crank
Bell-crank type articulated connection: rotation transfer via a lever extension.
Custom-Specified
Custom-designed mount from a customer drawing. Including a type that does not exist anywhere in the world, from a single prototype to series production.
Saddle mount (cross tube)
Mounting via a saddle seated on the body and a cross tube. Special geometry suited to tipper body undersides.
Code table
ISO 6099 codes for standard mounting types
39 standard mounting types and their ISO 6099 codes. Types without an ISO code are shown with "-".
| Category | ISO | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tie-Rod Extended | MX1 | Tie rods extended both ends |
| Tie-Rod Extended | MX2 | Tie rods extended cap end |
| Tie-Rod Extended | MX3 | Tie rods extended head end |
| Tie-Rod Extended | - | Double rod with tie rods |
| Flange | MF1 | Head rectangular flange |
| Flange | MF2 | Cap rectangular flange |
| Flange | MF3 | Head round flange |
| Flange | MF4 | Cap round flange |
| Flange | MF5 | Head square flange |
| Flange | MF6 | Cap square flange |
| Flange | - | Head rectangular intermediate flange |
| Flange | - | Cap rectangular intermediate flange |
| Flange | - | Head round flange with studs |
| Flange | - | Cap round flange with studs |
| Flange | - | Head-side square intermediate flange |
| Flange | - | Cap-side square intermediate flange |
| Foot / Lug | - | Single side lug |
| Foot / Lug | MS2 | Side lugs (foot pair) |
| Foot / Lug | - | Centerline lug mount |
| Foot / Lug | - | Side tapped mount |
| Foot / Lug | - | End lug mount |
| Foot / Lug | - | Pipe clamp feet |
| Foot / Lug | - | Reinforced side lug pair |
| Trunnion | MT1 | Head trunnion |
| Trunnion | MT2 | Cap trunnion |
| Trunnion | MT4 | Intermediate fixed trunnion |
| Trunnion | - | Intermediate adjustable trunnion |
| Trunnion | - | Trunnion at both ends |
| Trunnion | - | Offset trunnion |
| Trunnion | - | Adjustable intermediate trunnion (locking) |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | MP1 | Cap fixed clevis |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Head fixed clevis |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | MP3 | Cap fixed eye |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Head fixed eye |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | MP5 | Cap spherical bearing |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Spherical rod eye |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Weld-on pivot tang |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Cap-end tapered lug |
| Clevis / Pivot / Eye | - | Gimbal mount |
Mounting combination selection
Tell us your application: body mounting type + rod end combination + heavy/normal duty class. The HPS engineering team shares a spec file and a CAD drawing.
Request form