ALuminUm CylinderS - Lightweight
Northland Air Hydraulics Ltd. can assist you with selecting the right Lightweight Cylinder.
Enerpac’s comprehensive family of tools and equipment deliver reliable and dependable performance for virtually any industrial segment, from the smallest cylinder to computer-controlled systems for lifting huge structures.
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Enerpac Lightweight Aluminum Cylinders
Reference guide for Enerpac lightweight aluminum cylinders, including standard, double-acting, lock nut, and hollow plunger series for lifting, holding, tensioning and maintenance applications.
Think Safety: For better stability and longer cylinder life, it is recommended that cylinders operate within approximately 80% of total stroke whenever possible.
RAC Series – Aluminum Cylinders
- Single-acting, spring-return aluminum cylinders built for maximum portability.
- Composite bearings help prevent metal-to-metal contact and improve side load resistance.
- Hard-coat finish helps resist surface damage and extend service life.
- Handles are included on 30 - 150 ton models.
- Steel base plate is standard on 20 ton and above; optional on 10 and 15 ton models.
- CR400 coupler and dust cap included on all models.
| Model | Capacity (tons) | Stroke (in) | Cylinder Effective Area (in²) | Oil Capacity (in³) | Collapsed Height (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAC102 | 10 (9.9) | 1.97 | 1.95 | 3.66 | 6.06 |
| RAC104 | 10 (9.9) | 3.94 | 1.95 | 7.93 | 8.03 |
| RAC106 | 10 (9.9) | 5.91 | 1.95 | 11.59 | 10.00 |
| RAC152 | 15 (15.4) | 1.97 | 3.03 | 6.10 | 6.34 |
| RAC154 | 15 (15.4) | 3.94 | 3.03 | 12.20 | 8.31 |
| RAC156 | 15 (15.4) | 5.91 | 3.03 | 17.69 | 10.28 |
| RAC202 | 20 (24.2) | 1.97 | 4.83 | 9.52 | 6.85 |
| RAC204 | 20 (24.2) | 3.94 | 4.83 | 19.03 | 8.82 |
| RAC206 | 20 (24.2) | 5.91 | 4.83 | 28.55 | 10.79 |
| RAC208 | 20 (24.2) | 7.87 | 4.83 | 38.01 | 12.76 |
| RAC2010 | 20 (24.2) | 9.84 | 4.83 | 47.53 | 14.73 |
| RAC302 | 30 (34.2) | 1.97 | 6.85 | 13.49 | 7.13 |
| RAC304 | 30 (34.2) | 3.94 | 6.85 | 26.99 | 9.09 |
| RAC306 | 30 (34.2) | 5.91 | 6.85 | 40.48 | 11.06 |
| RAC308 | 30 (34.2) | 7.87 | 6.85 | 53.91 | 13.04 |
| RAC3010 | 30 (34.2) | 9.84 | 6.85 | 67.40 | 15.01 |
| RAC502 | 50 (54.9) | 1.97 | 10.99 | 21.65 | 7.32 |
| RAC504 | 50 (54.9) | 3.94 | 10.99 | 43.30 | 9.29 |
| RAC506 | 50 (54.9) | 5.91 | 10.99 | 64.95 | 11.26 |
| RAC508 | 50 (54.9) | 7.87 | 10.99 | 86.49 | 13.24 |
| RAC5010 | 50 (54.9) | 9.84 | 10.99 | 108.14 | 15.21 |
| RAC1002 | 100 (110.9) | 1.97 | 22.19 | 43.71 | 8.71 |
| RAC1004 | 100 (110.9) | 3.94 | 22.19 | 87.43 | 10.67 |
| RAC1006 | 100 (110.9) | 5.91 | 22.19 | 131.14 | 12.64 |
| RAC1008 | 100 (110.9) | 7.87 | 22.19 | 174.64 | 14.61 |
| RAC10010 | 100 (110.9) | 9.84 | 22.19 | 218.35 | 16.58 |
| RAC1502 | 150 (175.9) | 1.97 | 35.18 | 69.30 | 9.56 |
| RAC1504 | 150 (175.9) | 3.94 | 35.18 | 138.61 | 11.53 |
| RAC1506 | 150 (175.9) | 5.91 | 35.18 | 207.91 | 13.49 |
| RAC1508 | 150 (175.9) | 7.87 | 35.18 | 276.87 | 15.47 |
| RAC15010 | 150 (175.9) | 9.84 | 35.18 | 346.17 | 17.44 |
RAR Series – Double-Acting Aluminum Cylinders
- Double-acting design gives you powered advance and retract for better control.
- Composite bearings improve cylinder life and help resist side loads.
- Hard-coat finish protects all surfaces and stands up well in the field.
- Handle and CR400 couplers with dust caps are included on all models.
- Steel base plate and saddle help protect against load-induced damage.
- Built-in safety valve helps prevent accidental over-pressurization.
| Model | Max Capacity Push (tons) | Stroke (in) | Cylinder Effective Area Push (in²) | Cylinder Effective Area Pull (in²) | Oil Capacity Push (in³) | Oil Capacity Pull (in³) | Collapsed Height (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAR202 | 24.2 | 1.97 | 4.83 | 2.88 | 9.52 | 5.67 | 7.45 |
| RAR204 | 24.2 | 3.94 | 4.83 | 2.88 | 19.03 | 11.34 | 9.42 |
| RAR206 | 24.2 | 5.91 | 4.83 | 2.88 | 28.55 | 17.02 | 11.29 |
| RAR208 | 24.2 | 7.87 | 4.83 | 2.88 | 38.01 | 22.66 | 13.35 |
| RAR2010 | 24.2 | 9.84 | 4.83 | 2.88 | 47.53 | 28.34 | 15.32 |
| RAR302 | 34.2 | 1.97 | 6.85 | 3.80 | 13.49 | 7.49 | 7.92 |
| RAR304 | 34.2 | 3.94 | 6.85 | 3.80 | 26.99 | 14.97 | 9.89 |
| RAR306 | 34.2 | 5.91 | 6.85 | 3.80 | 40.48 | 22.46 | 11.86 |
| RAR308 | 34.2 | 7.87 | 6.85 | 3.80 | 53.91 | 29.91 | 13.83 |
| RAR3010 | 34.2 | 9.84 | 6.85 | 3.80 | 67.40 | 37.39 | 15.80 |
| RAR502 | 54.9 | 1.97 | 10.99 | 3.54 | 21.65 | 6.97 | 7.92 |
| RAR504 | 54.9 | 3.94 | 10.99 | 3.54 | 43.30 | 13.95 | 9.89 |
| RAR506 | 54.9 | 5.91 | 10.99 | 3.54 | 64.95 | 20.92 | 11.86 |
| RAR508 | 54.9 | 7.87 | 10.99 | 3.54 | 86.49 | 27.86 | 13.83 |
| RAR5010 | 54.9 | 9.84 | 10.99 | 3.54 | 108.14 | 34.83 | 15.80 |
| RAR1002 | 110.9 | 1.97 | 22.19 | 12.33 | 43.71 | 24.29 | 9.89 |
| RAR1004 | 110.9 | 3.94 | 22.19 | 12.33 | 87.43 | 48.58 | 11.86 |
| RAR1006 | 110.9 | 5.91 | 22.19 | 12.33 | 131.14 | 72.87 | 13.83 |
| RAR1008 | 110.9 | 7.87 | 22.19 | 12.33 | 174.64 | 97.04 | 15.80 |
| RAR10010 | 110.9 | 9.84 | 22.19 | 12.33 | 218.35 | 121.33 | 17.76 |
| RAR1502 | 175.9 | 1.97 | 35.18 | 20.45 | 69.30 | 40.29 | 11.74 |
| RAR1504 | 175.9 | 3.94 | 35.18 | 20.45 | 138.61 | 80.57 | 16.68 |
| RAR1506 | 175.9 | 5.91 | 35.18 | 20.45 | 207.91 | 120.86 | 19.61 |
| RAR1508 | 175.9 | 7.87 | 35.18 | 20.45 | 276.87 | 160.94 | 23.55 |
| RAR15010 | 175.9 | 9.84 | 35.18 | 20.45 | 346.17 | 201.23 | 29.46 |
RACL Series – Aluminum Lock Nut Cylinders
- Aluminum lock nut design gives you mechanical load holding for extended support.
- Hardened steel stop ring improves cylinder life and side load resistance.
- Hard-coat finish and composite bearings help these cylinders hold up in demanding work.
- Handles, CR400 coupler and dust cap are included on all models.
- Spring return keeps retraction fast and simple after load release.
- Well suited for jobs where the load needs to stay supported for longer periods.
| Model | Capacity (tons) | Stroke (in) | Cylinder Effective Area (in²) | Oil Capacity (in³) | Collapsed Height (in) | Lock Nut Height (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACL202 | 20 (24.2) | 1.97 | 4.83 | 9.52 | 8.83 | 1.58 |
| RACL204 | 20 (24.2) | 3.94 | 4.83 | 19.03 | 10.80 | 1.58 |
| RACL206 | 20 (24.2) | 5.91 | 4.83 | 28.55 | 12.76 | 1.58 |
| RACL208 | 20 (24.2) | 7.87 | 4.83 | 38.01 | 14.73 | 1.58 |
| RACL2010 | 20 (24.2) | 9.84 | 4.83 | 47.53 | 16.70 | 1.58 |
| RACL302 | 30 (34.2) | 1.97 | 6.85 | 13.49 | 9.10 | 1.58 |
| RACL304 | 30 (34.2) | 3.94 | 6.85 | 26.99 | 11.07 | 1.58 |
| RACL306 | 30 (34.2) | 5.91 | 6.85 | 40.48 | 13.04 | 1.58 |
| RACL308 | 30 (34.2) | 7.87 | 6.85 | 53.91 | 15.01 | 1.58 |
| RACL3010 | 30 (34.2) | 9.84 | 6.85 | 67.40 | 16.98 | 1.58 |
| RACL502 | 50 (54.9) | 1.97 | 10.99 | 21.65 | 9.29 | 1.97 |
| RACL504 | 50 (54.9) | 3.94 | 10.99 | 43.30 | 11.26 | 1.97 |
| RACL506 | 50 (54.9) | 5.91 | 10.99 | 64.95 | 13.23 | 1.97 |
| RACL508 | 50 (54.9) | 7.87 | 10.99 | 86.49 | 15.20 | 1.97 |
| RACL5010 | 50 (54.9) | 9.84 | 10.99 | 108.14 | 17.17 | 1.97 |
| RACL1002 | 100 (110.9) | 1.97 | 22.19 | 43.71 | 11.65 | 3.70 |
| RACL1004 | 100 (110.9) | 3.94 | 22.19 | 87.43 | 13.62 | 3.70 |
| RACL1006 | 100 (110.9) | 5.91 | 22.19 | 131.14 | 15.59 | 3.70 |
| RACL1008 | 100 (110.9) | 7.87 | 22.19 | 174.64 | 17.57 | 3.70 |
| RACL10010 | 100 (110.9) | 9.84 | 22.19 | 218.35 | 19.54 | 3.70 |
| RACL1502 | 150 (175.9) | 1.97 | 35.18 | 69.30 | 12.72 | 4.45 |
| RACL1504 | 150 (175.9) | 3.94 | 35.18 | 138.61 | 14.69 | 4.45 |
| RACL1506 | 150 (175.9) | 5.91 | 35.18 | 207.91 | 16.65 | 4.45 |
| RACL1508 | 150 (175.9) | 7.87 | 35.18 | 276.87 | 18.62 | 4.45 |
| RACL15010 | 150 (175.9) | 9.84 | 35.18 | 346.17 | 20.59 | 4.45 |
RACH Series – Aluminum Hollow Plunger Cylinders
- Hollow plunger design allows for both pull and push forces.
- Composite bearings help improve side load resistance and product life.
- Hard-coat finish protects all surfaces from wear and damage.
- Floating center tube helps extend seal and cylinder life.
- Handles are standard on all models and CR400 coupler with dust cap is included.
- These are a strong choice for lightweight tensioning and testing work.
| Model | Capacity (tons) | Stroke (in) | Cylinder Effective Area (in²) | Oil Capacity (in³) | Collapsed Height (in) | Center Hole Diameter (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACH202 | 20 (25.4) | 1.97 | 5.07 | 9.98 | 7.41 | 1.06 |
| RACH204 | 20 (25.4) | 3.94 | 5.07 | 19.96 | 9.89 | 1.06 |
| RACH206 | 20 (25.4) | 5.91 | 5.07 | 29.94 | 12.41 | 1.06 |
| RACH208 | 20 (25.4) | 7.87 | 5.07 | 39.87 | 14.89 | 1.06 |
| RACH2010 | 20 (25.4) | 9.84 | 5.07 | 49.90 | 17.41 | 1.06 |
| RACH302 | 30 (39.6) | 1.97 | 7.92 | 15.59 | 8.20 | 1.34 |
| RACH304 | 30 (39.6) | 3.94 | 7.92 | 31.18 | 10.52 | 1.34 |
| RACH306 | 30 (39.6) | 5.91 | 7.92 | 46.77 | 13.12 | 1.34 |
| RACH308 | 30 (39.6) | 7.87 | 7.92 | 62.35 | 15.56 | 1.34 |
| RACH3010 | 30 (39.6) | 9.84 | 7.92 | 77.94 | 18.04 | 1.34 |
| RACH602 | 60 (65.6) | 1.97 | 13.13 | 25.84 | 9.89 | 2.13 |
| RACH604 | 60 (65.6) | 3.94 | 13.13 | 51.69 | 12.41 | 2.13 |
| RACH606 | 60 (65.6) | 5.91 | 13.13 | 77.53 | 14.97 | 2.13 |
| RACH608 | 60 (65.6) | 7.87 | 13.13 | 103.37 | 17.52 | 2.13 |
| RACH6010 | 60 (65.6) | 9.84 | 13.13 | 129.21 | 20.09 | 2.13 |
| RACH1002 | 100 (127.5) | 1.97 | 25.51 | 50.21 | 10.16 | 3.11 |
| RACH1004 | 100 (127.5) | 3.94 | 25.51 | 100.43 | 12.80 | 3.11 |
| RACH1006 | 100 (127.5) | 5.91 | 25.51 | 150.64 | 15.40 | 3.11 |
| RACH1008 | 100 (127.5) | 7.87 | 25.51 | 200.85 | 18.08 | 3.11 |
| RACH10010 | 100 (127.5) | 9.84 | 25.51 | 251.07 | 20.76 | 3.11 |
| RACH1502 | 150 (175.0) | 1.97 | 35.00 | 66.08 | 11.03 | 3.11 |
| RACH1504 | 150 (175.0) | 3.94 | 35.00 | 132.17 | 14.18 | 3.11 |
| RACH1506 | 150 (175.0) | 5.91 | 35.00 | 206.72 | 16.93 | 3.11 |
| RACH1508 | 150 (175.0) | 7.87 | 35.00 | 275.62 | 19.69 | 3.11 |
| RACH15010 | 150 (175.0) | 9.84 | 35.00 | 344.53 | 22.45 | 3.11 |
RARH Series – Lightweight Hollow Plunger Cylinders
- Lighter and shorter collapsed height than equivalent RACH models.
- Double-acting design gives rapid retract performance regardless of hose length or system losses.
- Hollow plunger allows for both pull and push force applications.
- Hard-coat finish, floating center tube, and steel base plate help improve durability.
- Handles and CR400 couplers with dust caps are included on all models.
- Built-in safety valve and integral stop ring add protection during demanding work.
| Model | Max Capacity Advance (tons) | Max Capacity Retract (tons) | Stroke (in) | Cylinder Effective Area Advance (in²) | Cylinder Effective Area Retract (in²) | Oil Capacity Advance (in³) | Oil Capacity Retract (in³) | Collapsed Height (in) | Center Hole Diameter (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RARH302 | 40.30 | 21.00 | 1.97 | 7.94 | 4.14 | 15.63 | 8.14 | 8.22 | 1.34 |
| RARH306 | 40.30 | 21.00 | 5.91 | 7.94 | 4.14 | 46.89 | 24.43 | 12.16 | 1.34 |
| RARH3010 | 40.30 | 21.00 | 9.84 | 7.94 | 4.14 | 78.15 | 40.72 | 16.10 | 1.34 |
| RARH602 | 66.81 | 29.65 | 1.97 | 13.17 | 5.84 | 25.91 | 11.50 | 9.68 | 2.13 |
| RARH606 | 66.81 | 29.65 | 5.91 | 13.17 | 5.84 | 77.72 | 34.50 | 13.62 | 2.13 |
| RARH6010 | 66.81 | 29.65 | 9.84 | 13.17 | 5.84 | 129.54 | 57.49 | 17.56 | 2.13 |
| RARH1002 | 112.40 | 63.80 | 1.97 | 22.16 | 12.57 | 43.60 | 24.73 | 9.99 | 3.11 |
| RARH1006 | 112.40 | 63.80 | 5.91 | 22.16 | 12.57 | 130.79 | 74.19 | 13.92 | 3.11 |
| RARH10010 | 112.40 | 63.80 | 9.84 | 22.16 | 12.57 | 217.99 | 123.66 | 17.86 | 3.11 |
| RARH1502 | 167.20 | 84.00 | 1.97 | 32.96 | 16.56 | 64.86 | 32.58 | 10.39 | 3.11 |
| RARH1506 | 167.20 | 84.00 | 5.91 | 32.96 | 16.56 | 194.57 | 97.74 | 14.33 | 3.11 |
| RARH15010 | 167.20 | 84.00 | 9.84 | 32.96 | 16.56 | 324.28 | 162.89 | 18.27 | 3.11 |
