Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

Aggressive Hydraulics Manufactures Industry-Leading Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

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Typical Design Features of Welded Hydraulic Cylinders

Aggressive Hydraulics offers complete custom hydraulic cylinder design and manufacturing services to meet any application requirement. Common hydraulic cylinder components, accessories, and features are shown below, and many options and special designs are available.

Base Mount

Base Mount

Base mounts are located on the opposite end from the hydraulic cylinder head. Responsible for securing your hydraulic cylinder to the body of your equipment, base mounts are a versatile alternative to welding a base, making repairs and maintenance a more straightforward process.

  • Either welded to end cap or integral with end cap
  • Precise machining of pin bore and mount width to ensure fit to machine mount points
  • Bushing or bearings available to increase durability

Common Base Mounts

Clevis rendering
Clevis
Clevis - Threaded rendering
Clevis – Threaded
Cross Tube rendering
Cross Tube
Drill Thru Base Mount rendering
Drill Thru Base Mount
Flange rendering
Flange
Foot (Heavy-Duty) rendering
Foot (Heavy-Duty)
Foot (Light-Duty) rendering
Foot (Light-Duty)
Lug rendering
Lug
Spherical Base End rendering
Spherical Base End
Threaded Base End (Female) rendering
Threaded Base End (Female)
Threaded Base End (Male) rendering
Threaded Base End (Male)
Trunnion rendering
Trunnion

Internally Threaded Head Gland

Internally Threaded Head Gland

Internally threaded head glands undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure USA-built performances and extreme reliability. These hydraulic cylinder components are responsible for holding seals, wiper, and bearings to allow your equipment to operate as designed.

  • High-strength ductile iron
  • Cylinder is fully serviceable by unthreading the head gland with a spanner wrench
  • Radial screw resists head from unthreading during operation

Piston

Piston

Pistons are located within the barrel of a hydraulic cylinder to bear the hydraulic fluid’s force, allowing the cylinder to extend or retract. Pistons are used in single-acting and double-acting cylinders and are often machined with several grooves to keep seals in place.

  • High-strength ductile iron
  • Standard bi-directional piston seal and wear bearings
  • Retained with nylon inserted lock nut

Rod

Rod

Hydraulic cylinder piston rods are attached to the piston and extend through the cylinder head. Rods are responsible for connecting the cylinder to your equipment, and any required mounting attachments will connect to this component.

  • Chrome-plated high-strength steel
  • Designed to withstand maximum tensile and buckling loads for the application

Rod Mount

Rod Mount

Rod mounts are used to connect hydraulic cylinders to equipment and machinery. Rod mount cylinder components establish and maintain alignment, protect your cylinder from side load, and are connected to hydraulic cylinder rods. Many sizes and configurations are available to match your specifications.

  • Typically welded robustness
  • Threaded options are available for serviceability or length adjustments
  • Bushing or bearings available to increase durability

Common Rod Mounts

Clevis
Clevis
Clevis - Threaded
Clevis – Threaded
Cross Tube
Cross Tube
Drill Thru Rod End
Drill Thru Rod End
Flange
Flange
Lug
Lug
Spherical Rod End
Spherical Rod End
Threaded Rod End (Female)
Threaded Rod End (Female)
Threaded Rod End (Male)
Threaded Rod End (Male)

Tube/Barrel

Tube/Barrel

Hydraulic cylinder barrels contain the piston and piston rods. This hydraulic cylinder component is enclosed at one end by a cap and the other by a gland. Also known as the tube, the barrel stands up to the harsh conditions and rugged demands of any application.

  • Tough carbon steel
  • Standard 3:1 design safety factor for burst based on material strength and maximum application pressure

Welded End Cap

Welded End Cap

Welded end caps from Aggressive Hydraulics provide consistent and reliable weld joints. Manufactured by certified welders utilizing highly precise procedures, our welded end caps are USA-made to provide long-lasting and durable performances in any hydraulic cylinder.

  • J-groove weld preparation
  • High-strength weld wire

Welded Ports for Extend & Retract

Welded Ports for Extend & Retract

We offer a wide variety of welded ports to meet the needs of any custom-made hydraulic cylinder. These critical components allow fluid to flow in and out of the cylinder and produce motion. Ports should always be an essential consideration in any custom hydraulic cylinder design.

  • Size and type can be freely specified regardless of bore size
  • Ports can be located at any position around the tube circumference

Hydraulic Cylinders Purpose-Built™ to Your Specifications

Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders

Custom-made single-acting hydraulic cylinders are low-maintenance options compatible with most types of machinery. Single-acting hydraulic cylinders extend using pressure from one side of the piston and return to a retracted position using gravity. Single-acting designs are suited to food processing, industrial manufacturing, and other markets.

Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders

Double-acting hydraulic cylinders are a versatile alternative to single-acting designs. Hydraulic fluid is applied to both sides of the piston to allow for a more controlled retraction process. Custom-made double-acting hydraulic cylinders are ideal for any application requiring force during extending and retracting, such as industrial, mobile, or construction equipment.

Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Cylinders

Heavy-duty machinery requires heavy-duty solutions. Our heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders are custom-made from single-acting or double-acting designs to match your specifications. Operating pressures are rated up to 5,000 psi to withstand the rugged demands of marine or offshore equipment, forestry applications, mining operations, and many others.

American Designed and Manufactured Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

Innovative Engineering Solutions

Innovative Engineering Solutions

Our engineering team combines decades of experience with computer-aided technology. Advanced, innovative design and engineering programs allow us to deliver the precise hydraulic cylinder solution to fit your requirements.

Performance-Built Custom Hydraulic Cylinders that Last

Performance-Built Custom Hydraulic Cylinders that Last

Businesses around the world rely on our Purpose-Built™ solutions. Our products are engineered and manufactured to deliver in the demanding conditions of real-world applications.

Precision Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

Precision Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

Precision is essential for high-performance hydraulic cylinder manufacturing. From prototype to production run, we manufacture to your exact specifications at our USA facilities.

Pre-Engineered Hydraulic Cylinders

Medium-duty and heavy-duty pre-engineered hydraulic cylinders. Made in the USA with short production lead times.

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