50 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

A 50 mm bore pneumatic cylinder (≈ 1.97 in) has a Ø20 mm rod and, per the Fenitsa catalogue, pushes 118 kg and pulls 99 kg at 6 bar (87 psi). Its piston area is 19.6 cm².

Typical uses: assembly fixtures, conveyor stops and diverters, cutting of light materials. Standard strokes 50–500 mm; any stroke on request up to 3,000 mm for Ø50.

50 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

Force Chart by Pressure

Theoretical values; catalogue 6 bar figures allow for friction.

50 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption
PressurePush (N)Push (kgf)Push (lbf)Pull (kgf)
4 bar (58 psi)7858017767
6 bar (87 psi)1,178120265101
8 bar (116 psi)1,571160353135
10 bar (145 psi)1,963200441168

Catalogue at 6 bar: push 118 kg, pull 99 kg.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)

Free air in litres.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)
Stroke (mm)Air (L)
501.3
1002.5
2005.0
3007.5
50012.5

Series and Mountings in This Bore

FMY (ISO 15552, magnetic piston, adjustable cushioning), PAG-PAGY (CETOP RP 43P, aluminium body) and PNS-PNSY (CETOP RP 43P, steel body); 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 50 kg load at a 50 % load ratio (usual for moving loads), a Ø50 cylinder needs about 5.0 bar (72 psi).

Compared with Neighbouring Bores

Compared with Neighbouring Bores
BoreRodPush 6 bar (kg)Pull 6 bar (kg)
Ø40Ø167563
Ø50 ◄Ø2011899
Ø63Ø20187168

Against Ø40, the Ø50 bore has 56 % more piston area and pushes 43 kg more at 6 bar; its pull-to-push ratio is 84 %.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much force does a 50 mm pneumatic cylinder produce?

Per the catalogue, 118 kg push and 99 kg pull at 6 bar; at 10 bar the theoretical push is 200 kgf (441 lbf).

What rod size does a 50 mm cylinder have?

Ø20 mm (0.79 in).

How much air does a 50 mm cylinder use?

About 2.5 litres of free air per double stroke for a 100 mm stroke at 6 bar.

What load can a Ø50 cylinder move at 6 bar?

About 60 kg as a moving load at a 50 % load ratio; for static clamping up to the catalogue 118 kg.

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