Hydraulic cylinders fail by physical damage or by deterioration of their seals. Physical damage to a hydraulic cylinder is usually from an external source, such as another machine or a falling object. Damage can take the form of a bent rod or dented barrel, both of which could prevent the cylinder from stroking fully. Physical […]
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How do you mount a hydraulic cylinder?
A hydraulic cylinder is mounted by attaching it at two points of the machine it’s creating linear force for. The rod end of the cylinder must be attached to the part of the machine receiving the force, i.e., the part of the machine you want to push on. The other mounting point is somewhere on […]
How do you specify a hydraulic cylinder?
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 […]
Mobile hydraulics troubleshooting Part 1: Taking a methodical approach
Part 1: Taking a methodical approach is the best way to get off-highway equipment working again, quickly and safely.
FluidLines: Get out and see some fluid power
This year feels like an important one for trade shows—as I look at my calendar, it’s chock full of important events for the fluid power community. The staff of Fluid Power World will be at most of the following events, and it’s going to be hard to pick and choose which ones I’ll be able to attend […]
Bauma / Conexpo India on track for December
The construction machinery sector in India is cautiously optimistic—many infrastructure projects are to be completed in the coming years. In the medium term, the market is expected to soon regain the level of 2012. This all points to excellent prospects for the participants in the upcoming edition of BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA. The 4th International Trade Fair […]
High-precision rotary position sensors measure angular displacement up to 120 degrees
TE Connectivity (TE) has unveiled the Macro Sensors RSE 1500 Series high-accuracy rotary position sensors for measuring the angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers, and diverter gates used in packaging and postal sorting machinery. These DC-operated rotary position sensors are also useful for high reliability applications […]
The top 5 Mobile Hydraulic Tips stories of 2015
I’m not quite sure how it’s gotten to this point—with Christmas being a mere two weeks away—but here we are, and that means the year is about done. I always find it interesting to go back and look at what the most read stories of the year on MHT have been. This year, I was […]
Reader question: Now THIS is a mobile filter!
By Josh Cosford We get regular reader letters, sometimes giving feedback or opinions on articles, but most often asking questions about a topic. One such reader is Ed B., who had a detailed question about filters on the hydraulic system of a motorhome: “[What we are] interested in is preserving the components and systems […]
Working objectively in a subjective world: A troubleshooting tip
By Mark Pszczolkowski, Hydraulics Consultant at CD Industrial Group Inc., www.cdiginc.com As one who maintains hydraulic systems, I am often asked to give a reason for the performance of a machine. Some examples of questions are; Why is it running slow? Why is it running hot? Why do you think it is not lifting heavy loads? […]