Hydraulic cylinders are specified by the force required to be pushed and moved, and they are specified by their method of mounting. There are subordinate functions to be considered when specifying a hydraulic cylinder, such fluid type, column strength and material construction. However, 90% of cylinder applications are not exotic, and simply identifying force and mounting […]
Cylinders
How do hydraulic cylinders fail—contamination
Today’s fluid-power users, for the most part, are well aware that keeping hydraulic fluid clean is essential in preventing premature failures and unexpected downtime. Nonetheless, contamination remains a major cause of hydraulic-cylinder failure, particularly because it leads to seal failure and leaks. And it can come from several different and unexpected sources. Internal contamination is […]
TG Series power take-off eliminates need for shift cables
Muncie Power Products assists the truck equipment and other fluid power markets with its TG Series power take-off. The TG Series is available with 10 speed ratios, 19 shift types, 19 output shaft options and 78 input gears for all popular transmissions. The double gear type power take-off can be configured to meet the speed, […]
Perception of China meets reality
Americans like to celebrate successful entrepreneurs who started out with little more than the shirt on their back. But most of us have never heard of Liping Wong. Like a Steve Jobs of the fluid-power world, Mr. Wong started out making pneumatic cylinders in his garage near Shanghai with just two employees. Twenty-five years later […]
Hydraulic controls bring precision and flexibility to force testing
by Rick Meyerhoefer, Delta Computer Systems Dead-weight testing is finally replaced by something decidedly more 21st century. Traditionally, repair facilities test hoists in a pretty straightforward way—they lift heavy loads after the repairs have been completed, to make sure that they operate correctly and to their rated capacities. John Henry Foster Co. (JHF) of St. […]
End-of-stroke sensing for hydraulic cylinders
Strokemaster cylinder-position sensors from Balluff provide end-of-stroke sensing for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders. The sensor housing allows 304° of rotation that eliminates the hassle of post installation cable adjustments. This rotating feature also eliminates the need to unbolt the flange from the cylinder and breaking the seal. A high-pressure, inductive proximity sensor, the Strokemaster provides a 2mm […]
DC power packs
Muncie Power’s DC power packs feature new motors available in 12 VDC and now 24 VDC. Used for numerous applications including dump bodies, single-acting cylinders and lift gates, Muncie Power’s line of DC power packs is available with custom circuits. The DC power pack allows for individual selection depending on product and application needs. Horizontal […]
Muncie Power’s Single-acting Telescopic Cylinders increase efficiency
Each of Muncie Power’s single-acting telescopic cylinders are constructed from a solid, steel piece. With extended stage overlap to minimize bending and reduce hydraulic fluid usage, these cylinders ensure maximum seal performance and reliability. Available in pin-pin and trunnion mounting options, Muncie Power Products single-acting telescopic cylinders are designed to meet various application needs. Muncie […]
What is a telescopic hydraulic cylinder?
Telescopic hydraulic cylinders, sometimes called multi-stage cylinders, are a type of linear actuator consisting of a series of tubular rods called sleeves. The sleeves (usually four or five) sequentially decrease in diameter and are nested inside of each other. Once hydraulic pressure is introduced to the cylinder, the largest sleeve (called the main or barrel) […]
Linear sensors to be embedded in hydraulic cylinders
Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce the ME Series Linear Position Sensors for embedded use in measuring the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in industrial, mobile, or subsea applications. The ME Series is designed to be drop-in form, fit, and function replacements for embedded magnetostrictive sensors but with much more robust construction […]
