Mobile Hydraulics vs. Industrial Hydraulics
Hydraulic systems fall into two categories: mobile hydraulics or industrial hydraulics. Both types use pressurization to generate the force...
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The Future of Hydraulic Cylinder Technology
Hydraulic cylinders are a traditional go-to solution for industrial machinery, equipment, and job sites. To keep up with the...
Custom USA-Made Cylinders, Purpose-Built Hydraulic Cylinders
Having the right part for the job is crucial for your business. Choosing the best hydraulic cylinder for your...
Minimizing the Impact of Hydraulic Cylinder Failure
Even the best equipment sometimes fails. When hydraulic cylinder failure does happen, it costs you both time and money....
How to Calculate Your Hydraulic Cylinder Force
Also known as hydraulic cylinder load lifting capacity, hydraulic cylinder force refers to the amount of force a cylinder...
When to Consider a Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinder
Deciding on the best hydraulic cylinder for your equipment can be daunting. You want to make sure that your...
Industry Spotlight: Mining
While many industries use specialized equipment, there’s only one that uses it hundreds of feet underground in dangerous, unpredictable,...
Protecting Hydraulic Cylinders in Extreme Heat and Cold
How Extreme Heat and Cold Affects Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems are made to handle demanding work conditions and harsh...
Industry Spotlight: Clean Energy
Hydraulic Cylinders are the Future of Clean Energy The industrial era was a significant turning point in the history...
Preventing Fluid Contamination in Hydraulic Cylinders
Fluid conditioning is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your hydraulic system. If you don’t keep your...
How to Avoid Dieseling in Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic dieseling, often called the dieseling effect, occurs when air mixes with hydraulic cylinder oil. The air forms bubbles in the...
Hydraulic Cylinder Cushions Can Prevent Mechanical Shock
A racecar on a track can stop one of two ways. If the driver applies the brakes, the reduction...
Purpose-Built Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing Process
Aggressive Hydraulics is committed to producing high-quality custom hydraulic cylinders. Aggressive’s “Purpose-Built Process” ensures the production of quality products...
Double Wall Telescopic Cylinders: Rod Cylinder Performance in a Multistage Package
Hydraulic cylinders are a workhorse of fluid power system in industrial and mobile machinery. However, one drawback to hydraulic...
DCC Racing to Make NASCAR Debut with Ryan Newman in Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway
DCC Racing to Make NASCAR Debut with Ryan Newman in Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway...
AGGRESSIVE HYDRAULICS: The Face of Mobile Hydraulic Cylinders
Industry-leading quality and product design integrity. At Aggressive Hydraulics we understand that your lead time requirements can be short,...
Aggressive Hydraulics is Proudly ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Investments made in our business—to better serve yours. Earning ISO 9001:2015 certification is a badge of honor. Quality has become...
Purpose-Built Hydraulic Cylinders & Components Catalog
Every Detail Counts Meticulously developed to elevate your hydraulic cylinder experience, our new purpose-built catalog delivers the comprehensive information...
Minimizing the Risk of Hydraulic Cylinder Contamination
Microscopic Particles Cause Catastrophic Failure It is a common scenario for machinery using hydraulic systems for transmitting power: a...
Hydraulic Cylinder Fluid Cleanliness Program
Are destructive contaminants hiding in your new hydraulic cylinder? It has been said that cylinders are the top contributor...
Aggressive Hydraulics: Made In America
Domestically Sourced Materials Work with a dependable, American manufacturer. All of our materials are domestically sourced and every phase...
Ryan Newman Raffle
Prizes Grand Prize (1 winner) Personalized Video Message from Ryan Newman Autographed Aggressive Hydraulics OGIO Hat Autographed Racer Card...
Ryan Newman Gearing Up for 2020 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
CEDAR, MN (Jan. 8, 2020) – Quarter Midget Hall of Famer and Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman is gearing...
Aggressive Hydraulics: Purpose-Built in America
Aggressive Hydraulics: Purpose-Built In America Focused on American Made Today, more than ever, Aggressive Hydraulics is proud to manufacture...
Aggressive Hosts Students for Educational Event
Aggressive Hydraulics is committed to connecting our communities and schools to manufacturing. As part of “Manufacturing Week” in Anoka...
Industry Spotlight: Forestry and Logging
A Precise Trade The forestry trade is a precise one. Forestry and Logging machinery faces rough terrain, extreme environments,...
Rescue Ranch Charity Dinner
Celebrating Amazing Work Ryan Newman’s 13th Annual Charity Dinner and Auction, benefitting the Rescue Ranch happened on Friday, December...
Tony Grams: Winning Spokesperson
Background Built on Oval Tracks At just 16 years old, Tony Grams began racing stock cars on oval dirt...
Carter Chevalier: Winning On and Off the Track
World-Class Driver As far as professional drivers go, Carter Chevalier is a world-class name to keep an eye on. ...
Engineering Solutions for Cirque du Soleil
Captivating Audiences Cirque du Soleil has earned a reputation worldwide for captivating audiences with creative live productions, combining acrobatics,...
Aggressive Hydraulics: Purpose-Built Hydraulic Cylinders
Henry Ford once said, ”Quality means doing it right, when no one is looking.” For the employees working at...
Ryan Newman in the House!
Aggressive Hydraulics® got a surprise visit from NASCAR driver Ryan Newman recently. Ryan stopped by to tour the Aggressive...
Industry Spotlight: Railway
Railways are not just an essential part of American commerce, but American history. In 1827, the first railway was...
Industry Spotlight: Cranes
Cranes have been used since the time of the Ancient Greeks. In those days, cranes were powered by men...
Synergy BMX Racing Team gets Aggressive!
It’s not often hydraulic cylinders and bicycles cross paths, but that’s exactly what happened when Aggressive Hydraulics® became a...
Ryan Newman’s benefit for the Rescue Ranch
Ryan Newman’s 12th Annual Fundraiser and Auction benefiting the Rescue Ranch, took place on December 9th in Statesville...
Cylinders Built to Withstand Demolition
Demolition equipment applications are some of the toughest in the world. This specialized equipment is subjected to hours of...
Quality, precision, integrity from source to finished product
Quality and precision is essential in the manufacture of a Purpose Built® hydraulic cylinder. From the sourcing of materials,...
Things to Consider When Designing a Custom Hydraulic Cylinder
Using off-the-shelf cylinders works fine in some cases. But trying to make a standard hydraulic cylinder fit your machinery...
What is Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?
If a hydraulic cylinder fails, you have two choices: buy a new cylinder, or repair the old cylinder. Often...
Industry Spotlight: Offshore Drilling & Oil Rig Platforms
Offshore drilling is a tough business which requires a large amount of power to drill into the earth’s surface...
Craig Dollansky: Purpose Built for Racing
In the world of racing, there’s nothing quit as exciting as Sprint cars. In the world of Sprint cars,...
Aggressive Hydraulics; Founded with the end in mind
Aggressive Hydraulics starts with the end in mind. Other manufacturers are selling from a catalog, building generic cylinders forced...
Early Uses of Hydraulic Cylinders
Given the fact that fluid power equipment is one of modern mans oldest technological advancements, it’s only been in...
Hydraulic Cylinders: A Brief History
Harnessing the power of fluid in motion is nothing new. It’s been a powerful source of energy for thousands...
Equipment Service Association (ESA) Available to Hydraulic Cylinder and Pneumatic Tool Businesses
The Equipment Service Association (ESA) founded in 1959, is comprised of businesses involved in the sale or service of...
Amusement Park Hydraulic Cylinder Usage
When you visit an amusement park with your family, you probably aren’t giving much thought to hydraulic cylinders. While...
What is the National Fluid Power Association?
Are you a member of the National Fluid Power Association, also known as the NFPA? If not, are you familiar...
Video: Avoiding Downtime with Purpose Built Cylinders
Downtime–it’s every equipment owner’s worst fear. That’s why, when it comes to hydraulic cylinders, it’s vital to have products...
The Basics of Hydraulic Cylinder Calculations
Ever wonder what goes into determining specifications for a hydraulic cylinder? This YouTube video by Aaron Schellenberg provides clear...
Maintaining and Inspection of Hydraulic Cylinders
Given the demanding role hydraulic cylinders perform in a variety of applications, a strict maintenance schedule and inspection plan...
Hydraulic Cylinder Sizing Considerations
You may have learned the hard way that using the wrong hydraulic cylinder bore rod and stroke can be...
Tips for Yearly Hydraulic Cylinder Maintenance
To ensure optimal performance, hydraulic cylinders should be maintained regularly throughout the year. Not only will you get the...
Why Purpose Built Cylinders?
What are Purpose Built Cylinders? Having the right part for the job is crucial for your business. Therefore selecting...
Hydraulics in Mining
Many of our most valuable resources are buried deep in the earth. It takes a lot of power to...
Hydraulics at Work | Firefighting
Hydraulics have many important uses, but among the most important are those that keep us safe. We see hydraulics...
Aggressive Hydraulics gets the Big Apple
If you’re a baseball fan, you may have seen the Citi Field Home Run Apple rise from its housing,...
Hydraulic Cylinders at Work for Government & Defense
We’re proud of the work hydraulics do in all industries, but it’s a special honor to see hydraulics at...
Two Simple Solutions to Prevent Hydraulic Cylinder Drift
Hydraulic Cylinder Drift Causes and Prevention Have you experienced slow, sluggish, or unusual movements and changes in the position...
Hydraulic Cylinders Assisting in Energy Production
Energy use has been a hot topic for many years. Environmental concern, cost, and the availability of fossil fuels...
Hydraulics at Work in the Aerial Industry
Sometimes projects involve having to reach high places to get things done. And when you’re working high above the...
Demolition Industry Requires Hydraulic Cylinder Tools
In the world of construction, there may be no tougher equipment than that which handles demolition. Lots of power...
Preventing Hydraulic Cylinder Failure
One of the harsh realities of industries that rely on machinery is that sometimes, equipment breaks. The downtime caused...
Marine & Offshore Industry | Underwater Drilling & Other Uses for Hydraulics
We see hydraulics used on land in all kinds of places: construction sites, railway, and heavy equipment, to name...
3 Ways to Consider the Environment When Using Hydraulic Cylinders
When you’re dealing with heavy machinery, it can be hard to find the balance between getting a job done...
How to Use Hydraulic Cylinders in Construction
Whether they’re machines working in your backyard or on your construction site, the power of hydraulics makes many things...
Leadership in Engineering
A leader in engineered solutions for tough hydraulic cylinder applications Aggressive Hydraulics’ Design Engineering team combines technology, sound engineering...
We Can Help Drive Your Business to Record Sales
At Aggressive Hydraulics we think our OEM’s are special They are equipment manufacturers who require better cylinders that increase...
Aggressive Announces Acquisition of United Hydraulics Corp. Intellectual Properties
BLAINE, Minnesota, August 7, 2012 — Aggressive Hydraulics, Inc. announces the acquisition of the intellectual properties of United Hydraulics...