When you think of engineering brawn, hydraulic cylinders are probably what come to mind. These linear actuators can range from smaller than your arm to gargantuan devices found on excavators, ships, oil rigs and mining trucks. But whatever the size, it’s important to select the correct hydraulic cylinder for your application. Following are some tips […]
Cylinders
Muncie Power Extends Reach with Telescopic Cylinders
Muncie Power Products has extended their reach with their new single-acting telescopic cylinders. These uniquely designed cylinders provide performance and value through advanced machining and the use of proprietary seals to deliver extended life without need for adjustment. The cylinders have been engineered with machined hard stops to guarantee reliable stopping at the end of […]
Eaton Corp. Selected to Help Increase Operating Efficiency of Rock Creek Powerhouse
Eaton Corporation was selected by Voith Hydro of York, Pa. to provide servomotor cylinders for the Rock Creek Powerhouse located in Plumas County, California. The Eaton cylinders, used on pressure regulating valves and wicket gates, will help increase operating efficiency of the hydroelectric plant located across the North Fork of the Feather River. Voith Hydro […]
Stainless Steel Air Cylinders from Fabco-Air
Three styles of cylinders are available with all exposed surfaces made of stainless steel. The Pancake® is a round, compact cylinder of uni-body construction with a smooth outside surface that does not trap wash down solution or allow bacteria growth. NFPA tie rod cylinders as well as the “F” Series “throw-away” styles provide an easy […]
Vertical hone has 90-in., can machine long bores
Sunnen Products’ new SV-490 hone brings true 90-in. vertical stroke and end-to-end dwelling capabilities to the machining of bores up to 8 in. diameter on large aerospace, energy and hydraulic components.
Hydraulic cylinders aid in flood control along Japanese river
Eaton hydraulic cylinders are hard at work in one of Japan’s largest flood-control projects on the Shinano River that flows from Nagano to Niigata in Northern Japan.
Muncie to introduce telescopic cylinders this Summer
A line of single acting telescopic cylinders uniquely designed for unparalleled performance and value will be available in Summer 2012.
New line of metric tie-rod cylinders
Milwaukee Cylinder has introduced the MH series of metric hydraulic tie-rod cylinder products, designed to ISO 6020/2 160 bar standards for the global metric market.
Heavy-duty cylinders for high-pressure applications
YS-3000 Series cylinders feature ductile iron head and piston that are made from fine grained, centrifugally cast bar stock. O-ring boss ports supplied standard and NPTF available at no extra charge.
Cylinder repair and rebuilding
In-house expert service and rebuild center accepts all brands and series of cylinders, repairs them to original factory conditions. Company works with NFPA/metric, mill-type cylinders, tie-rod and welded construction, stainless steel and coated process cylinders.