Hydraulic Cylinder Design & Drawing Tool V2.0

Hydraulic Cylinder Quick Calculation & Drawing Tool — Strength & buckling checks · sizing · 3-view drafting · spec sheet · packing plan · PDF export · metric/imperial units | Per ISO 6020-1/2, ISO 6022, ISO 3320, ISO 4393, ISO 4395, GB/T 3766, GB/T 7935, ISO 6099

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All inputs, results, drawing annotations, spec and packing convert in real time
Geometry
Performance
Strength Check
Buckling Check
Weight Breakdown
Outline Drawing ASME Y14.5 dimensioning · Y14.2 line types · Y14.1 B-size 17×11 in (1 SVG unit = 1 drawing inch) · 3rd-angle projection front + right view · 3-decimal inch · mark position draggable
Technical Specification
Packing PlanGB/T 13384 / GB/T 191
Unit Converterpsi · bar · MPa · kg · t · lb · mm · inch

Pressure

Weight

Length

Quick reference: 3000 psi = 206.84 bar = 20.68 MPa · 2000 psi = 13.79 MPa · 1 in = 25.4 mm · 1 lb = 0.4536 kg
Hydraulic Cylinder Design Standards ReferenceNFPA / ANSI / SAE / ASME / ISO

1. Standards Framework

StandardScopeGB / Related
NFPA T3.6.7(ANSI B93.15)North American cylinder mounting interchange (tie-rod, 2000/3000 psi class, ~19 mounting codes)Used with ISO 6020 series
ISO 3320Bore / rod / area ratio series (Ø50~320 mm)GB/T 2348
ISO 3322Nominal pressure classes—
ISO 4393Stroke (piston travel) seriesGB/T 2349
ISO 4395Piston rod end threads (metric M and inch UNF/UNS)GB/T 2350
ISO 6020-1 / 6020-2Medium duty 160 bar mounting dimensions (standard / compact)—
ISO 6022Heavy duty 250 bar (mill / heavy) mounting dimensions—
ASME B1.1Unified inch threads UNC/UNF/UN/UNS/UNEF (class 2A external / 2B internal)GB/T 192~197(metric threads)
SAE J514Hydraulic tube fittings (JIC 37° flare, UNF)—
SAE J1926Straight-thread O-ring port ORB (#4~#32)GB/T 2878 ↔ ISO 6149(metric)
ISO 228-1G series 55° parallel pipe thread (BSPP)GB/T 7307
ASME B1.20.1NPT series 60° taper pipe thread (1:16)GB/T 12716

2. Pressure Classes & Proof Test

ItemUS PracticeThis tool (ISO/GB)
Common rated pressure2000 psi (13.79 MPa) / 3000 psi (20.68 MPa); heavy non-shock 5000 psi (34.47 MPa)Mobile machinery typically 16~25 MPa
Proof test pressure1.5 × rated (SAE/NFPA practice)GB/T 3766-2015: 1.5×Pn for ≤16 MPa, 1.25×Pn for >16 MPa
Burst pressureIndustry practice ≥ 2.5~4 × rated≥ 2.5 × Pn (Faupel formula)

3. Mounting Code Cross-Reference (NFPA / ISO 6020)

CodeMountingThis tool option
MF1 / MF5Head rectangular/square flange (attached flange)flangeF front flange
ME5Integral head flange
MF2 / MF6Rear rectangular/square flangeflangeR rear flange
ME6Integral cap flange
MX1 / MX2 / MX3Tie-rod extension (both / cap / head ends) — tie-rod cylinders only— (not for welded cylinders)
MS2 / MS3 / MS7Side / center / end lugfoot mount (ISO MF3)
MP1 / MP2Fixed / removable clevisclevis / pineye
MT1 / MT2 / MT4Front / rear / intermediate trunniontrunnion (MT4)

4. Materials Cross-Reference

ComponentUS PracticeThis tool material
BarrelASTM A513 DOM cold-drawn seamless / ST52 high-strength tube (3000 psi class)27SiMn (GB/T 3077, Q&T) / 45 / Q355
Piston rodAISI 1045 (Ck45) hard-chrome ≥20 μm, small-section yield ≥100 ksi class45 (GB/T 699) chromed / 42CrMo (heavy duty)
Cap / pistonDuctile iron / cast steel / steel plate weldmentQT500-7 (GB/T 1348) / Q355
PortsSAE J1926 straight-thread O-ring port (UNF), or NPT taper threadSAE series (auto-matched) / G series BSP

Note: this tool calculates per Chinese national standards (GB) and ISO. For US inputs (psi, inch), convert to MPa / mm first using the converter above. Rod threads may be entered directly in US form (e.g. 1/2-20 UNF, 1-14 UNS); the drawing will auto-convert the major diameter.

Thread SpecificationsASME B1.1 Unified Inch · ISO 4395 Metric

UNC Coarse

UNF Fine

UN / UNS (hydraulic rod/port sizes)

Metric M series (ISO 4395)

G pipe thread 55° (ISO 228-1 / BSPP)

NPT taper pipe thread 60° (ASME B1.20.1)

US thread designation: major dia (inch fraction) − TPI + series (UNC/UNF/UN/UNS) + class (2A external / 2B internal), e.g. 1/2-20 UNF-2A. Pitch mm = 25.4 ÷ TPI.
The G value is the pipe nominal size (not major diameter), e.g. G 1/2 has 20.955 mm major dia; sealing is by face O-ring or gasket (BSPP), with PTFE tape for taper internal threads. NPT is a 1:16 taper thread sealing by thread deformation; use sealant with NPSC/straight ports. G and NPT have different flank angles (55° vs 60°) and are not interchangeable. G/NPT are used for ports and piping, not piston-rod ends.
SAE J1926 Straight-Thread O-Ring Ports#4 ~ #32 · with G / NPT equivalents