Hydraulic Cylinder Speed and Flow Calculation
Ideal hydraulic cylinder speed is determined by chamber flow divided by the effective area being filled. Extension speed uses the full piston area; retraction...
Technical Guides
Technical Guides
Hydraulic Cylinder Force Calculation
Hydraulic cylinder force is calculated from chamber pressure acting on the corresponding effective area. For a single-rod cylinder, extension uses the full piston area...
Hydraulic Cylinder Components and Construction
A hydraulic cylinder is a pressure-containing linear actuator built around a cylinder tube or barrel, piston, piston rod, rod-end closure, blind-end closure, sealing system,...
How Does a Hydraulic Cylinder Work
A hydraulic cylinder is a linear actuator that converts hydraulic energy into axial force and motion. Chamber pressure acting on the corresponding effective area...
Hydraulic Cylinder Internal Leakage: Causes & Troubleshooting
Hydraulic cylinder internal leakage means pressurized fluid is bypassing an intended sealing boundary inside the actuator instead of producing or holding the required pressure...
Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Failure: Causes & Troubleshooting
A failed hydraulic cylinder seal is usually the visible result of a broader operating or mechanical condition. Progressive wear, contamination, damaged rod or bore...
