High-performance, high-quality cylinders for every application – including yours. If you have certain specifications ready for your custom cylinder, contact us and let us send you a quote for your unique product.
Pnuematic Cylinders
Sheffer’s pneumatic actuators and cylinder series covers a wide range of applications from custom tie-rod cylinders to NFPA cylinders. With bores ranging from 3/4″ thru 14″ as catalog standards and larger as custom, with pressure ratings up to 250 PSI, these reliable, long-lasting cylinders bring Sheffer performance anywhere you require linear pneumatic actuators.
- A Series – heavy-duty pneumatic cylinders
- MA Series – medium-duty pneumatic cylinders
- C20 Series – cast-iron pneumatic cylinders
- AA Series – low-cost aluminum pneumatic cylinders
- CL Series – heavy-duty clamp pneumatic cylinders

A Series: Heavy Duty
Bore: 1-1/8″ thru 14″ cataloged standards, up to 48″ custom
Rating: 250 psi standard, higher as custom
Mountings: 20 cataloged mounts, specials available as required
- ANSI, NFPA, JIC interchangeable dimensions
- Aluminum tube standard, steel tube available
- Lubed for life
- Studded rod ends – 4 wrench flats
- Hard chrome plated, case hardened piston rods
- Ideal for demanding applications
Sheffer A Series

MA Series: Medium Duty
Bore: 1-1/2″ thru 8″
Rating: 200 PSI
Mountings: 14 cataloged mounts
- ANSI, NFPA, JIC (interchangeable dimensions)
- Lubed for life
- High tensile, special hard anodized aluminum tube
- Aluminum head and cap for weight reduction
- Economical OEM cylinders
- Cushioned front, rear or both ends available
Sheffer MA Series

C 20 Series: Cast Iron
Bore: 1-1/2″ thru 10″ cataloged standards, specials available
Rating: 200 PSI
Mountings: 5 cataloged mounts
- Extremely compact for limited space applications
- Lubed for life
- Economically priced
- Cushioned front, rear, or both ends available
- Hard chrome plated piston rods standard
Sheffer C 20 Series

AA Series: Low Cost Aluminum
Bore: 1-1/2″, 2″, and 2-1/2″ only
Rating: 200 PSI
Mountings: Universal mount, mounting kits available
- Aluminum alloy body, head and cap
- Hard chrome plated piston rod standard
- Cushion front, rear, or both ends available
- Lubed for life
- Studded rod end – 4 wrench flats
- Modified U-Cup seals for low friction, long life
Sheffer AA Series

CL Series: Heavy Duty Clamp
Heavy Duty Clamp Cylinders Pneumatic And Hydraulic
Bore: 3/4″ and 1-1/8″ only
Rating: CLA 150 PSI pneumatic, CLH 250 PSI pneumatic/1,500 PSI hydraulic
Mountings: Universal mount and stud mount
- Double acting and single acting spring return/extend
- Accessories for additional mountings
- Lubed for life
- Modified U-Cup seals for low friction, long life
- Very economical
- Ideal for all types of clamping and tooling applications
Sheffer CL Series