250 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

A 250 mm bore pneumatic cylinder (≈ 9.84 in) has a Ø50 mm rod and, per the Fenitsa catalogue, pushes 2,944 kg and pulls 2,827 kg at 6 bar (87 psi). Its piston area is 490.9 cm².

Typical uses: heavy loads where oil is not wanted, large dampers and flaps, heavy pressing. Standard strokes 50–500 mm; any stroke on request up to 2,800 mm for Ø250.

250 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

Force Chart by Pressure

Theoretical values; catalogue 6 bar figures allow for friction.

250 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption
PressurePush (N)Push (kgf)Push (lbf)Pull (kgf)
4 bar (58 psi)19,6352,0024,4141,922
6 bar (87 psi)29,4523,0036,6212,883
8 bar (116 psi)39,2704,0048,8283,844
10 bar (145 psi)49,0875,00611,0354,805

Catalogue at 6 bar: push 2,944 kg, pull 2,827 kg.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)

Free air in litres.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)
Stroke (mm)Air (L)
5033.3
10066.6
200133.2
300199.8
500333.0

Series and Mountings in This Bore

FMY (ISO 15552, magnetic piston, adjustable cushioning), PNS-PNSY (CETOP RP 53P) and PMB; every series also as double rod (C), tandem (T) and two-position (D). Mountings: clevis, flange, foot, trunnion, rod-end clevis and spherical eye.

Application Example

To move a 1,250 kg load at a 50 % load ratio (usual for moving loads), a Ø250 cylinder needs about 5.0 bar (72 psi).

Compared with Neighbouring Bores

Compared with Neighbouring Bores
BoreRodPush 6 bar (kg)Pull 6 bar (kg)
Ø200Ø401,8841,789
Ø250 ◄Ø502,9442,827
Ø320Ø634,8234,638

Against Ø200, the Ø250 bore has 56 % more piston area and pushes 1,060 kg more at 6 bar; its pull-to-push ratio is 96 %.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much force does a 250 mm pneumatic cylinder produce?

Per the catalogue, 2,944 kg push and 2,827 kg pull at 6 bar; at 10 bar the theoretical push is 5,006 kgf (11,035 lbf).

What rod size does a 250 mm cylinder have?

Ø50 mm (1.97 in).

How much air does a 250 mm cylinder use?

About 66.6 litres of free air per double stroke for a 100 mm stroke at 6 bar.

What load can a Ø250 cylinder move at 6 bar?

About 1,500 kg as a moving load at a 50 % load ratio; for static clamping up to the catalogue 2,944 kg.

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