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racing on a dirt track
Partnership September 7, 2016 August 22, 2025

Paige Polyak: Evolution in racing

Paige Polyak knows something about Sprint Car racing. Paige has been behind the wheel since 2001, and started driving...
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piston rod and rod bearing
How To Series August 1, 2016 February 5, 2026

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination: Prevention & Resolution

Approximately 70 to 80% of all hydraulic system failures are directly related to hydraulic fluid contamination. Caused by debris,...
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mounts for various parts
How To Series July 5, 2016 February 5, 2026

Choosing the Correct Mounting Type for Your Hydraulic Cylinder

Improper cylinder mounting is a leading cause of sideloading, which contributes to premature wear and equipment downtime. Using the...
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commercial and replacement SAT dump hoist cylinder
Replacement Welded Cylinders June 29, 2016 February 4, 2026

Types of Hydraulic Cylinders

No two hydraulic cylinder applications are the same. Because of this, there isn’t a simple “one size fits all”...
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replacement SAT dump hoist cylinder
How To Series June 15, 2016 August 22, 2025

Tips for Shipping Hydraulic Cylinders Safely

At Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc., we are dedicated to delivering the exact cylinder you need to get the job done....
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Replacement SAT Dump Hoist Cylinder
Industries May 11, 2016 August 22, 2025

Dump Truck Cylinder Air Bleeder Valve Innovation

Many hydraulic cylinder manufacturers have shifted to a bleederless design for dump truck cylinders. The primary advantage of this...
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Telescopic dump truck
How To Series March 4, 2016 March 12, 2026

How to Bleed Air from a Dump Truck Cylinder

Bleeding air from your system is critical to maintaining or installing dump truck cylinders. Trapped air can contaminate your...
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Red dump truck lifted by a hydraulic cylinder
How To Series February 28, 2016 August 22, 2025

Dump Truck Rollover Causes and Prevention

Dump trucks are used in a variety of industries and for many purposes. Dump trucks carry loose material such...
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red dump truck lifted by a hydraulic cylinder
Telescopic Cylinders February 25, 2016 August 22, 2025

What Causes a Dump Truck to Miss and Slam?

Standard Operation for a Telescopic Cylinder To explain what causes miss and slam during telescopic cylinder function, let’s first review the...
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Hydraulic Cylinder Failure
How To Series February 5, 2026

Top 4 Causes of Hydraulic Cylinder Failure

Listed below are the top 4 causes of cylinder failure. A proper equipment inspection, regular training, and a preventative...
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rusted equipment with clean hydraulic cylinder
How To Series February 12, 2016 March 18, 2026

Preventive Maintenance for Your Hydraulic Cylinders

To protect your hydraulic cylinders for long life, it is essential to incorporate preventative maintenance in your regular protocol. ...
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