Not All Hydraulic Cylinders Are Created Equal
When it comes to hydraulic cylinders, one size does not fit all. While commodity cylinders serve a purpose, they...
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Hydraulic Cylinder Cushions: Precision Control for Smooth Operation
In hydraulic systems, precision control is vital to ensure both performance and longevity. One of the critical components in...
Understanding Ports and Fittings for Hydraulic Cylinders
Selecting the right ports and fittings for hydraulic cylinders is crucial to achieving optimal performance and avoiding future issues....
Aggressive Hydraulics Selection Guide for Mobile In-Cylinder Linear Position Sensors
When selecting the right in-cylinder linear position sensor for hydraulic cylinders in mobile applications, understanding the various sensor technologies...
Understanding the Importance of Counterbalance Valves in Hydraulic Systems
At Aggressive Hydraulics, we prioritize safety and reliability in every aspect of our hydraulic cylinder design. One of the...
Understanding Engineering Safety Factors in Custom Hydraulic Cylinders
At Aggressive Hydraulics, safety isn’t just a priority; it’s embedded in every stage of our custom hydraulic cylinder design...
Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings and Bushings
This video series covers how hydraulic cylinder bearings and bushings are crucial components that support the smooth operation and...
Hydraulic Cylinder Sizing: Understanding Design and Application Considerations for Hydraulic Cylinders with Expert Insights
This video series covers the factors to consider when selecting the right size cylinder for an application: direction, force,...
Comparison of Hydraulic Cylinder Design Options Tie-Rod vs Aggressive Hydraulics Welded Construction
In all types of industrial and mobile machinery markets, downtime is costly, especially related to hydraulic leaks. Besides the...
How to Synchronize Hydraulic Cylinders
Certain types of equipment require multiple cylinders to extend and retract simultaneously in a process known as synchronization. However,...
Bent Hydraulic Cylinder Rods
Hydraulic cylinders handle heavy loads and last for years, yet problems still happen. One issue can shut an entire...
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed
A common misconception about hydraulic cylinder speed is that faster operations lead to more efficient performances. However, this is...
Hydraulic Cylinder Cavitation
Hydraulic cylinder cavitation is a leading cause of complete hydraulic cylinder failure. Cavitation will lead to wear on critical...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
The Importance of Buffer Seals
Every part of a hydraulic cylinder, no matter how small, affects performance and longevity. Hydraulic seals have a particularly...
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...
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...
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 vehicle...
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...
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...
What is Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?
Hydraulic cylinders fail for a reason. When yours fails, you face two options: replace it or repair it. Aggressive...
Maintaining and Inspection of Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders handle demanding roles across countless applications. Operators must follow a strict maintenance schedule and inspection plan. The...
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...
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...
Preventing Hydraulic Cylinder Failure
One of the harsh realities of industries that rely on machinery is that sometimes, equipment breaks. The downtime caused...
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...
