---
title: "Actuator Piston/Rod"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-350 bar hydraulic, 0.1-10 bar pneumatic"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 450
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Fatigue crack propagation from cyclic loading exceeding material endurance limit (σ_e = 0.5σ_UTS for steel)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 Class 18/16/13"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Rod side-loading exceeding 0.1 mm/m misalignment tolerance"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate spherical rod end bearings with ±2° angular compensation"
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  piston-head:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PISTON_HEAD"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  rod-end:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ROD_END"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sealing-system:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEALING_SYSTEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator-pistonrod.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Actuator Piston/Rod

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component that converts hydraulic or pneumatic pressure into linear motion within an actuator system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-350 bar hydraulic, 0.1-10 bar pneumatic**. Failure boundary: **Material yield strength exceeded at 450 MPa for steel alloys, 250 MPa for aluminum alloys**, Mechanism: **Fatigue crack propagation from cyclic loading exceeding material endurance limit (σ_e = 0.5σ_UTS for steel)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination exceeding ISO 4406 Class 18/16/13 | 8 | Seal extrusion and scoring of cylinder bore surface | Install 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring |
| Rod side-loading exceeding 0.1 mm/m misalignment tolerance | 8 | Asymmetric wear pattern and premature bearing failure | Integrate spherical rod end bearings with ±2° angular compensation |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sealing System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sealing-system.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Pneumatic Compressor System**, **Linear Motion Controller**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Robotic Arms, Packaging Machinery, Construction Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for actuator piston/rod components?
**A**: Our actuator piston/rod components are manufactured from chrome-plated steel for enhanced corrosion resistance and durability, or stainless steel for applications requiring superior chemical resistance and strength in harsh environments.

### Q: What are the main components in an actuator piston/rod assembly?
**A**: The key components include the piston head (which converts fluid pressure into motion), the rod end (which transmits force to the load), and the sealing system (which prevents fluid leakage and maintains pressure integrity within the actuator).

### Q: How do I select the right actuator piston/rod for my machinery?
**A**: Consider your operating pressure (hydraulic vs pneumatic), environmental conditions (corrosive, high-temperature), required stroke length and force output, and compatibility with your existing actuator system's bore size and mounting configuration.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: ACTUATOR_PISTONROD | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: db94c17c
