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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 (ISO 6099 + ISO 6020-2 + NFPA T3.6.7R + Parker code mapping) + 8 rod end variants + 5 special custom designs. Types not found in standard catalogues are also produced from a customer drawing.

From real production

Mounting end examples from production

Five real types from the HPS production catalogue: plain end, cross tube, cross tube + rod eye, flat tang eye and spherical-bearing eye. Every mounting type is applied to the customer's drawing.

Standard systems

3 main coding systems

Mounting combinations are coded in three main standards. Most manufacturers use all three codes in parallel. Mapping from one to another is possible.

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.

9 standards detailed page →
Category

Tie-Rod Extended · 4 types

Fixed centerline mount with tie-rod extension. Extends from one or both ends.

ISOMX1ParkerTD

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.
ISOMX2ParkerTC

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.
ISOMX3ParkerTB

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.
ISOMX4ParkerTDDX

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.

ISOMF1NFPAJParkerREF2

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.
ISOMF2NFPAHParkerBEF2

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.
ISOMF5NFPAJBParkerREF1

Head square flange

Square flange plate at the rod-side end. Symmetric 4-bolt pattern, orientation-independent mounting.

Application
Orientation-independent fixed industrial mounting.
ISOMF6ParkerBEF1

Cap square flange

Square flange plate on the cap end. Orientation-independent fixing, symmetric 4 bolts.

Application
Fixed industrial, symmetric chassis connection.
ISOME5

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.
ISOME6

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.
ISOMF7ParkerREF3

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.
ISOMF8ParkerBEF3

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.
ISOME3

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.
ISOME4

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

Trunnion · 7 types

Side-axis articulated mount. Heavy articulated applications such as machinery booms, cranes and concrete pumps.

ISOMT1NFPADParkerTM1

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.
ISOMT2NFPADBParkerTM2

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.
ISOMT4NFPADDParkerTM3

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.
ISOMT5

Intermediate adjustable trunnion

Slidable trunnion in an intermediate position. The pivot point is adjustable to the application.

Application
Special articulated systems requiring calibration.
ISOMT3ParkerTMX1

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.
ISOMT6

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.

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.

ISOMP1NFPABBParkerPB2

Cap fixed clevis

Clevis connection at the cap end. Pinned to the chassis, articulated rotation.

Application
Dump truck, trailer body, refuse vehicle compactor.
ISOMP2

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.
ISOMP3NFPASBParkerPB1

Cap fixed eye

Round eye connection at the cap end. Pinned, simple articulation.

Application
Agricultural equipment, mobile platform lower point.
ISOMP4

Head fixed eye

Barrel eye (ring) connection at the rod-side end. Articulated from the rod side.

Application
Agricultural equipment, light machinery rod side.
ISOMP5ParkerSA

Cap spherical bearing

Spherical bearing joint at the cap end. Three-axis freedom: tolerates side load.

Application
Crane outrigger, heavy machinery under side load.
ISOMP6

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.

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.

Nose mount

Pivot bore inside a tapered nose at the cap end. A compact pivot that fits into narrow pockets.

Application
Lower mounting on mobile equipment with tight packaging.

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.

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Mapping table

ISO ↔ NFPA ↔ Parker: code equivalents

39 standard mounting types and their equivalents in the three main coding systems. Most mounts have only an ISO code; ISO codes with no NFPA or Parker equivalent are shown with "-".

CategoryISONFPAParkerName
Tie-Rod ExtendedMX1-TDTie rods extended both ends
Tie-Rod ExtendedMX2-TCTie rods extended cap end
Tie-Rod ExtendedMX3-TBTie rods extended head end
Tie-Rod ExtendedMX4-TDDXDouble rod with tie rods
FlangeMF1JREF2Head rectangular flange
FlangeMF2HBEF2Cap rectangular flange
FlangeMF3--Head round flange
FlangeMF4--Cap round flange
FlangeMF5JBREF1Head square flange
FlangeMF6-BEF1Cap square flange
FlangeME5--Head rectangular intermediate flange
FlangeME6--Cap rectangular intermediate flange
FlangeMF7-REF3Head round flange with studs
FlangeMF8-BEF3Cap round flange with studs
FlangeME3--Head-side square intermediate flange
FlangeME4--Cap-side square intermediate flange
Foot / LugMS1C-Single side lug
Foot / LugMS2CSLSide lugs (foot pair)
Foot / LugMS3--Centerline lug mount
Foot / LugMS4FFSSide tapped mount
Foot / LugMS7--End lug mount
Foot / LugMS5--Pipe clamp feet
Foot / LugMS6-SL2Reinforced side lug pair
TrunnionMT1DTM1Head trunnion
TrunnionMT2DBTM2Cap trunnion
TrunnionMT4DDTM3Intermediate fixed trunnion
TrunnionMT5--Intermediate adjustable trunnion
TrunnionMT3-TMX1Trunnion at both ends
TrunnionMT6--Offset trunnion
Trunnion---Adjustable intermediate trunnion (locking)
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP1BBPB2Cap fixed clevis
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP2--Head fixed clevis
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP3SBPB1Cap fixed eye
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP4--Head fixed eye
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP5-SACap spherical bearing
Clevis / Pivot / EyeMP6--Spherical rod eye
Clevis / Pivot / Eye---Weld-on pivot tang
Clevis / Pivot / Eye---Nose mount
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.

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