A typical NFPA tie rod cylinder with a 2-inch body size and an 8-inch stroke, has an approximate overall length when the rod is extended of 21.75 inches. The equivalent 2-inch body size, 8-inch stroke rodless cylinder has an overall length of 14.3 inches. Since the rodless cylinder stroke is contained within the cylinder itself, there is a 34% smaller footprint than a rod style. As the stroke length increases, so does the space savings of a rodless cylinder. |