ASAE vs Non ASAE cylinders

[MrZukerman]

I was looking into purchasing a cylinder for my grapple project and was wondering what is the difference between a ASAE and NON ASAE cylinder??

 

[kennyd]

Are you referring to the fittings (ports)?

 

[MrZukerman]

Well I really don't know to be honest. Here is two part numbers from Baileynet.com

215-102 is a 8" stroke cylinder and 215-103 is also a 8" cylinder but it says ASAE and the only difference I can see in specs is the ASAE is 2" longer collapsed length and 2" longer extended length.

 

[Inky05]

ASAE cylinders are interchangeable (brand to brand)

Non ASAE cylinders are odd ball or "bastard" sizes.