Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design: Why It Matters & How It Works

Why Use a Custom-Designed Hydraulic Cylinder? A Practical Design Process Not every machine can use a standard hydraulic cylinder. Sometimes the available cylinder is too long. Sometimes the stroke is not enough. The mounting points do not match. The working pressure is different, or the equipment needs a special port, seal, rod coating, or mounting […]
How to Measure a Hydraulic Cylinder for Replacement

How to Measure a Hydraulic Cylinder for Replacement Replacing a hydraulic cylinder is not always as simple as finding one that looks similar. A replacement cylinder needs to fit the machine, provide the required movement, and connect correctly to the existing hydraulic system. If you do not have the original part number or drawing, you […]