Stop Tubes

The Piston Rod Selection Chart on page T3 indicates where the use of a stop tube should be considered. The required length of stop tube, where necessary, is read from the vertical columns on the right of the chart, by following the horizontal band within which the point of intersection lies. Note that stop tube requirements differ for fixed and pivot mounted cylinders.
If the required length of stop tube is in the shaded region marked consult factory, please submit the following information.

1. Cylinder mounting style.
2. Rod end connection and method of guiding the load.
3. Bore and stroke required, and length of rod extension ( Dimension ‘K’ ) if greater than standard.
4. Mounting position of cylinder. If at an angle or vertical, specify the direction of the piston rod.
5. Operating pressure of the cylinder if limited to less than the standard pressure for the cylinder selected.

When specifying a cylinder with a stop tube, please state the net stroke of the cylinder and the length of the stop tube.