160 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

A 160 mm bore pneumatic cylinder (≈ 6.30 in) has a Ø40 mm rod and, per the Fenitsa catalogue, pushes 1,206 kg and pulls 1,111 kg at 6 bar (87 psi). Its piston area is 201.1 cm².

Typical uses: heavy pneumatic presses, mould handling, large dampers. Standard strokes 50–500 mm; any stroke on request up to 2,800 mm for Ø160.

160 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption

Force Chart by Pressure

Theoretical values; catalogue 6 bar figures allow for friction.

160 mm Pneumatic Cylinder: Force Chart and Air Consumption
PressurePush (N)Push (kgf)Push (lbf)Pull (kgf)
4 bar (58 psi)8,0428201,808—
6 bar (87 psi)12,0641,2302,712—
8 bar (116 psi)16,0851,6403,616—
10 bar (145 psi)20,1062,0504,520—

Catalogue at 6 bar: push 1,206 kg, pull 1,111 kg. Pull for Ø160/Ø200 is given from the catalogue only.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)

Free air in litres.

Air Consumption (6 bar, double stroke)
Stroke (mm)Air (L)
5013.5
10027.0
20053.9
30080.9
500134.8

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 500 kg load at a 50 % load ratio (usual for moving loads), a Ø160 cylinder needs about 4.9 bar (71 psi).

Compared with Neighbouring Bores

Compared with Neighbouring Bores
BoreRodPush 6 bar (kg)Pull 6 bar (kg)
Ø125Ø32735688
Ø160 ◄Ø401,2061,111
Ø200Ø401,8841,789

Against Ø125, the Ø160 bore has 64 % more piston area and pushes 471 kg more at 6 bar; its pull-to-push ratio is 92 %.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much force does a 160 mm pneumatic cylinder produce?

Per the catalogue, 1,206 kg push and 1,111 kg pull at 6 bar; at 10 bar the theoretical push is 2,050 kgf (4,520 lbf).

What rod size does a 160 mm cylinder have?

Ø40 mm (1.57 in).

How much air does a 160 mm cylinder use?

About 27.0 litres of free air per double stroke for a 100 mm stroke at 6 bar.

What load can a Ø160 cylinder move at 6 bar?

About 615 kg as a moving load at a 50 % load ratio; for static clamping up to the catalogue 1,206 kg.

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