Hydraulic cylinders are the essence of the fluid power motivation. However, their simplicity often leads us to discount their subtleties of manufacture, often assuming they’re constructed of identical stock. You’d be surprised, then, to discover the devil is in the details, and not all cylinders are fabricated equally. One factor often overlooked is the bar […]
Cylinders
Checking cylinders handle loads to 2000 lb
The Series 1216 hydraulic checking cylinders are available in strokes up to 18 in. (longer on special order) where smooth control of the travel is required. 2000 pounds is the maximum load. The entirely self-contained unit can control extend, retract or both depending on model specified. Skip and stop valves are standard options in both […]
What are hydraulic cylinders?
What is a hydraulic cylinder? It seems like such an elementary question, especially considering the depth of fluid power related material on the various WTWH and Design World websites. However, as a person whose job deals with fluid power on the daily, even I can forget how important the fundamental lessens in hydraulics are. A […]
Modular transducer allows measurements up to 130 ft
Position sensing in mobile applications can be tricky, especially on large machines with long boom cylinders. Such machines often rely on cable reels and string pots, but these devices are not always reliable. They can stretch, thus require recalibration. And the elements—winds causing erratic readings and dither in the hydraulics, ice buildup preventing the wire […]
NFPA hydraulic cylinders from Ortman Fluid Power
Two series of hydraulic cylinders for NFPA mounting are available from Ortman Fluid Power, Quincy, Ill., for medium- and heavy-duty operation. The 3TH series is a heavy-duty design of tie-rod construction, rated for pressures up to 5,000 psi. They are available in with steel-bodied bores from 1.50 to 20.00 in. bores. Its robust design incorporates […]
Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting Options
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic cylinders are available in a variety of styles and can be mounted in numerous ways. Here’s a look at some of the most common options and their advantages and disadvantages. The venerable hydraulic cylinder is the most effective means of creating linear force in the mechanical kingdom. They are […]
J.W. Winco Offers Fork Heads With Retaining Clips
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 751-AL Aluminum Fork Heads (Yokes) with Shaft Safety Retaining Clip in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant fork heads are mainly used with pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, and consist of a fork head with KL-shaft safety or SL-shaft safety retaining clip. Type […]
Yates Industries to release complete product catalog for 2014
Yates Industries, a leading manufacturer of custom and rebuilt cylinders, is proud to announce a new catalog of its entire cylinder product line for 2014. This catalog gives companies an additional medium to find the precise cylinder for their operations. Nearly any needed cylinder can be found in more than 150 pages containing hundreds of […]
Innovative cylinder technologies from Parker Hannifin at IFPE
Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, will be displaying a variety of their products at their booth (#80440) in South Hall 3 at IFPE 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., March 4-8. Composite cylinders and piston accumulators Lightraulics hydraulic cylinders, made from carbon fiber composites and high […]
Hydraulic cylinders for mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Hydraulic cylinders are used in countless machinery applications: Excavators, loaders, balers, telehandlers, cranes, man-lifts, drill-rigs, dump trucks—not to mention operating booms, arms, lifts, platforms, buckets, and platens. Hydraulic cylinders are the most effective and efficient method of pushing, pulling, lifting and lowering. Cylinders convert hydraulic energy into linear pushing or pulling mechanical […]
