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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...
October 4, 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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Industry Spotlight: Mining

While many industries use specialized equipment, there’s only one that uses it hundreds of feet underground in dangerous, unpredictable,...
August 9, 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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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...
July 12, 2022
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Industry Spotlight: Clean Energy

Hydraulic Cylinders are the Future of Clean Energy The industrial era was a significant turning point in the history...
June 28, 2022
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How to Avoid Hydraulic Cylinder Misalignment

Misalignment affects a hydraulic cylinder’s load capacity and can cause sideloading that prevents the cylinder from retracting properly. Cylinder...
May 31, 2022
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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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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...
April 19, 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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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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Industry Spotlight: Forestry and Logging

A Precise Trade The forestry trade is a precise one. Forestry and Logging machinery faces rough terrain, extreme environments,...
January 27, 2018
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Industry Spotlight: Railway

Railways are not just an essential part of American commerce, but American history. In 1827, the first railway was...
February 15, 2017
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Industry Spotlight: Cranes

Cranes have been used since the time of the Ancient Greeks. In those days, cranes were powered by men...
January 25, 2017
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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...
October 18, 2016
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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...
August 22, 2016
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Early Uses of Hydraulic Cylinders

Given the fact that fluid power equipment is one of modern mans oldest technological advancements, it’s only been in...
July 20, 2016
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Hydraulic Cylinders: A Brief History

Harnessing the power of fluid in motion is nothing new. It’s been a powerful source of energy for thousands...
July 12, 2016
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Amusement Park Hydraulic Cylinder Usage

When you visit an amusement park with your family, you probably aren’t giving much thought to hydraulic cylinders. While...
June 8, 2016
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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...
March 21, 2016
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Hydraulics in Mining

Many of our most valuable resources are buried deep in the earth. It takes a lot of power to...
December 7, 2015
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Hydraulics at Work | Firefighting

Hydraulics have many important uses, but among the most important are those that keep us safe. We see hydraulics...
November 2, 2015
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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...
August 7, 2015
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Demolition Industry Requires Hydraulic Cylinder Tools

In the world of construction, there may be no tougher equipment than that which handles demolition. Lots of power...
July 29, 2015
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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...
June 23, 2015
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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...
June 5, 2015
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