Parker Introduces New 2MAJ Cylinder with Bolt-On Modularity and a Seamless Assembly


ATLANTA, OCT. 31, 2006 - The new 2MAJ NFPA Non-Lube Pneumatic Cylinder from Parker's Actuator Division delivers precise load holding with virtually zero backlash.

Available in 1-1/2- to 8-inch bore sizes, the 2MAJ rod lock cylinder has holding forces equivalent to 100 psi on the cap end. Other features include a manual override to release the rod during non-production activities and bolt-on modularity.This modularity affords the rod lock to be removed without affecting the base cylinder.The 2MAJ rod lock section features the same anodized aluminum extrusion used for Parker's 2MA cylinder endcaps, resulting in a seamless assembly. Ordering the new 2MAJ is easy.Simply change the series on the order form from 2MA to 2MAJ.

With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 57,000 people in 46 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 50 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.parker.com, or its investor information site at www.phstock.com

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