Fabco-Air | NFPA and OEM NFPA FCQN Series

Durable, NFPA-Interchangeable Cylinders With a Wide Range of Features

NFPA Series

NFPA pneumatic cylinders combine rugged construction and versatility. Available in a variety of versions and 17 mounting styles, these interchangeable NFPA cylinders allow users to directly replace other manufacturers’ NFPA units of the same type and dimensions for greater design freedom. The cylinder tube is built with a high-strength aluminum barrel, and users can also choose all-stainless steel, tandem, three-position and back-to-back models.

Featuring many rugged construction elements, these NFPA-standard cylinders deliver high performance and stand up to harsh environments. Their sturdy aluminum bodies have a 60-Rc inner diameter hard-anodized coating that actually impregnates the base material for added strength and surface protection. The steel tie rods are rated to 100,000 psi for maximum holding power, and an extra-long rod bearing made from a nonmetallic composite supports heavy loads while withstanding wear to ensure a long cycle life. A solid yet lightweight aluminum alloy piston includes a wide graphite-filled PTFE wear band to provide reliable performance under maximum load conditions. Each pneumatic NFPA cylinder comes pre-lubricated with Magnalube-G® grease for long life.

This series is rated to 250 psi max, offers a -10° to +165°F temperature range and is available with bore sizes up to 14 inches and standard strokes to 99 inches.

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OEM-NFPA FCQN Series

FCQN Series OEM-NFPA pneumatic cylinders are ideal for designers requiring the convenience of an NFPA interchangeable, repairable unit. These OEM-priced cylinders come equipped with a full complement of features, making them a cost-effective option for a variety of applications with modest budgets. They’re also built strong, with hard-anodized aluminum bodies that resist corrosion and minimize internal friction, plus stainless steel tie rods and anodized end caps.

Each FCQN NFPA cylinder comes with magnetic pistons for position sensing and is outfitted with adjustable stainless steel air cushions on both ends. A special bushing provides long-life lubrication with Magnalube-G PTFE-impregnated grease. Thanks to its wide range of NFPA interchangeable mounting options, the FCQN pneumatic cylinder is also easy to install. Bore sizes range from 1 ½ to 4 inches, strokes are up to 48 inches and maximum operating air pressure is 140 psi.

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Comparison

NFPA Series See NFPA Configurations	OEM-NFPA FCQN Series
Features
Bore sizes from 1 ½ to 8 inches, standard Bore sizes up to 14 inches upon request	Bore sizes from 1 ½ to 4 inches, standard
Standard strokes to 99 inches	Standard strokes to 48 inches
Pressure rating: 250 psi	Pressure rating: 140 psi
Temperature range: -10° to +165°F (-23° to +74°C)	Temperature range: -5° to +60°C (23° to +140°F)
Interchangeable per NFPA Standard Specification	Interchangeable per NFPA Standard Specification
Repairable design	Repairable design
Factory lube is Magnalube-G	Factory lube is Magnalube-G
Construction features: Machined aluminum head and cap Black anodized head and cap Clear anodized aluminum barrel OD Hard anodized aluminum barrel ID Hard chrome-plated stainless steel piston rod and tie rods Oversized high-performance composite rod bearing Reusable compression-type Buna-N Nitrile tube seals Full flow port design PTFE wear band as standard Polyurethane rod wiper	Construction features: Die-cast aluminum head and cap Clear anodized head and cap Clear anodized aluminum barrel OD Hard anodized aluminum barrel ID Magnetic piston as standard Anodized aluminum cylinder Hard chrome-plated stainless steel piston rod and tie rods Steel backed PTFE bearing Reusable compression-type Buna-N Nitrile tube seals Clear anodized aluminum end caps PTFE wear band as standard Adjustable air cushions at both ends
Additional options: Silent seal piston bumper Rod alignment coupler Adjustable or fixed air cushions Choice of magnetic sensors Metallic rod wiper Polypak seals for hydraulic applications Viton seals Low friction seals	Additional options: Rod alignment coupler Choice of magnetic sensors
Special models: All stainless steel Tandem cylinders Three-position Back-to-back models
Technical Advantages
The cylinders are available in a wide range of NFPA interchangeable mounting configurations. Cylinder barrels feature hard-anodized aluminum construction to resist corrosion and ensure low internal friction. The solid aluminum alloy piston is strong, lightweight and carries a wide graphite-filled PTFE wear band to support high loads. An oversized nonmetallic composite rod bearing supports heavy loads and resists wear to ensure high cycle life. The cushion comes with a flush, retained adjustment needle and a seal that allows quick full flow to the entire piston surface for instant stroke reversal. Tie rods are made from 100,000 psi minimum yield steel for maximum holding power. The port design allows full flow for optimal cylinder operation. Magnalube-G PTFE-impregnated grease provides a long operating life and lubricates across a wide temperature range.	The cylinders are available in a wide range of NFPA interchangeable mounting configurations. Cylinder barrels feature hard-anodized aluminum construction to resist corrosion and ensure low internal friction. Nonmetallic, composite rod bushings allow self-lubrication of piston rods, using factory-provided Magnalube-G. The Magnalube-G PTFE-impregnated grease provides a long operating life and lubricates across a wide temperature range.
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