What is the hydraulic cylinder?
Hydraulic Cylinders are used to create force in a single direction through a single stroke in the same direction. This kind of hydraulic force is applicable in the use of heavy equipment, usually construction equipment and manufacturing machinery.
Typically oil, it is pressurised fluid which provides hydraulic cylinders with power. The cylinder consists of a cylinder barrel in which the piston rod moves a piston back and forth creating pressure behind the hydraulic fluid.
For the sake of economy and simplicity, single acting cylinders are popular. The hydraulic fluid enters the cylinder at one end forcing the rod to move. The rod in turn arrives back at its original position through gravity. Whereas a double acting cylinder has a port at both ends, using hydraulic fluid for the entire process instead of relying on gravity for retraction.
The style in which the hydraulic cylinder is mounted can have a large impact on the performance of the cylinder and on its life-span. Ideally one would mount a cylinder in exact alignment. However the nature of some equipment does not allow for this and the various mounting styles of hydraulic cylinders will come into play to allow the most effective operation.
The various industries in which hydraulic equipment and principles can be a applied are vast in their range. A few examples include:
- Civil engineering
- Mining; where hydraulic equipment are used widely
- Metal industries and foundries
- Construction
- Manufacturing: Automated assembly systems
- Car wash
- Conveyor systems
Hydraulics and fluid power systems can be applied in virtually any field. Pro-Hyd Import & Export (Pty) Ltd are able to design and manufacture according to specifications supplied by the client.
By choosing Our Hydraulics for your hydraulic motors and pumps, you can be confident in the quality, reliability, and performance of our products.
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