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...
AH University - Tag: Basics of Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic Cylinders for Cranes
Mobile cranes are found on job sites across markets, including construction, demolition and scrap, material handling, mining, and more....
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...
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....
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,...
Industry Spotlight: Mining
Plenty of industries push equipment hard. Mining pushes it hundreds of feet below ground in pitch-black, unstable, life-threatening conditions...
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...
Industry Spotlight: Clean Energy
Hydraulic Cylinders are the Future of Clean Energy The industrial era was a significant turning point in the history...
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...
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...
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...
Industry Spotlight: Forestry and Logging
A Precise Trade The forestry trade is a precise one. Forestry and Logging machinery faces rough terrain, extreme environments,...
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...
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...
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...
Early Uses of Hydraulic Cylinders
Fluid power equipment ranks among modern humanity’s oldest technological advancements. However, engineers have applied it in highly productive ways...
Hydraulic Cylinders: A Brief History
Harnessing the power of moving fluid is nothing new. It has powered civilization for thousands of years. Today, it...
Amusement Park Hydraulic Cylinder Usage
When you take your family to an amusement park, you probably don’t think about hydraulic cylinders. As you scream...
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...
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 serve countless critical roles, but few matter more than the ones that protect lives. Every day, hydraulics power...
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 construction, few types of equipment work harder than demolition machines. They need immense power to tear down structures....
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...
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...
