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What is a Displacement Hydraulic Cylinder?

A hydraulic displacement cylinder is an extension-only cylinder that uses load weight and gravity to retract. They are used...
August 21, 2023
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  • Market Insight

Hydraulic Cylinders for Cranes

Mobile cranes are found on job sites across markets, including construction, demolition and scrap, material handling, mining, and more....
August 21, 2023
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How to Synchronize Hydraulic Cylinders

Certain types of equipment require multiple cylinders to extend and retract simultaneously in a process known as synchronization. However,...
July 31, 2023
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Bent Hydraulic Cylinder Rods

Hydraulic cylinders handle heavy loads and last for years, yet problems still happen. One issue can shut an entire...
July 31, 2023
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

What is a Rephasing Hydraulic Cylinder?

In a rephasing hydraulic cylinder system, there are typically two or more hydraulic cylinders in parallel. Each cylinder has...
June 20, 2023
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Hydraulic Cylinder Speed

A common misconception about hydraulic cylinder speed is that faster operations lead to more efficient performances. However, this is...
June 6, 2023
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

How to Calculate Volumetric Displacement in Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic cylinder displacement is the power variable that measures the amount of hydraulic oil moved within your cylinder during...
May 9, 2023
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Food Processing: Hydraulic Cylinders in Action

The food processing industry is a large market that completes a wide variety of processes, applications, and operations. From...
April 12, 2023
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  • Technical Education & Guides

Hydraulic Cylinder Cavitation

Hydraulic cylinder cavitation is a leading cause of complete hydraulic cylinder failure. Cavitation will lead to wear on critical...
April 3, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Mill-Duty Cylinders

Mill-duty hydraulic cylinders are manufactured for any job in need of a durable, reliable product with low maintenance requirements....
November 15, 2022
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

The Difference Between Tie Rod & Welded Rod Cylinders

Tie-rod cylinders and welded cylinders rank as the two most common hydraulic cylinder types. Both designs power hydraulic systems....
October 4, 2022
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Overcoming Supply Chain Issues Through Domestic Resilience

Supply chain resiliency is a top concern for businesses, OEMs, and industrial suppliers across all markets. In recent years,...
September 20, 2022
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Controlling the Temperature of Your Hydraulic System

Maintaining Hydraulic Fluid Temperature to Minimize Overheating It’s normal for hydraulic systems to generate heat during operation. If fact,...
September 6, 2022
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Position Sensing with Your Hydraulic Cylinder

Benefits of Position Sensing Hydraulic Cylinder Technology High-tech automation is often associated with manufacturing, but today, many mobile hydraulic...
July 26, 2022
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Hydraulic Cylinders in Hot and Cold Temperatures

How Extreme Heat and Cold Affect Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems are made to handle demanding work conditions and harsh...
July 26, 2022
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Large Hydraulic Cylinders: Engineered to Meet Extreme Demands

Applications like civil engineering, military/defense, mining, and offshore drilling require a more rugged and robust cylinder design than typical...
June 14, 2022
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How to Avoid Hydraulic Cylinder Misalignment

Hydraulic cylinder misalignment is a leading cause of complete cylinder failure. It occurs when a load deviates from the...
May 31, 2022
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

Why Choose a Welded Rod Hydraulic Cylinder?

You will have to worry less about maintenance and premature wear if you choose a hydraulic cylinder made to...
May 17, 2022
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The Importance of Buffer Seals

Every part of a hydraulic cylinder, no matter how small, affects performance and longevity. Hydraulic seals have a particularly...
May 3, 2022
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

How to Choose a Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturer

Custom hydraulic cylinders can help improve performance and extend the service life of your equipment.  Just because a cylinder...
March 30, 2022
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Benefits of Integrated Valve Hydraulic Cylinders

Precision and control are everything in the world of heavy industrial equipment. A single jolt or slip is sometimes...
March 22, 2022
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5 Reasons to Consider a Smart Hydraulic Cylinder

Things have come a long way since the early uses of hydraulic cylinders. Today’s cylinders perform better and last...
February 22, 2022
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

What Is the Difference Between a Mill-Duty Cylinder and NFPA Cylinder?

Hydraulic cylinders come in different designs, but two types often pop up when looking for replacement parts: NFPA cylinders...
February 8, 2022
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Infuse Value Proposition into Your Company’s DNA

In this day-and-age of Amazon and Omnichannel for retail, we are all getting conditioned to buy differently while getting...
June 11, 2021
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  • Hydraulic Cylinder Basics

Repairing vs. Replacing Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic cylinders are critical in countless applications. When cylinders fail, quick repairs are imperative to minimize costly downtime. However,...
May 26, 2021
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