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...
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Hydraulic Cylinders for Cranes
Mobile cranes are found on job sites across markets, including construction, demolition and scrap, material handling, mining, and more....
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed
A common misconception about hydraulic cylinder speed is that faster operations lead to more efficient performances. However, this is...
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...
Mobile Hydraulics vs. Industrial Hydraulics
Hydraulic systems fall into two categories: mobile hydraulics or industrial hydraulics. Both types use pressurization to generate the force...
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...
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....
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....
The Difference Between Tie Rod & Welded Rod Cylinders
Two of the most widespread hydraulic cylinder types are tie rod cylinders and welded rod cylinders. While both configurations...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Why Purpose Built Cylinders?
What are Purpose Built Cylinders? Having the right part for the job is crucial for your business. Therefore selecting...
Hydraulics at Work | Firefighting
Hydraulics have many important uses, but among the most important are those that keep us safe. We see hydraulics...
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...
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...
