Skip to content
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Request Custom Quote
Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc.
Shop
(888) 771-1894
Sign In
Cart 0
  • Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Skid Steer / Compact Track Loader
    • Excavator
    • Loader
    • Crawler Dozer
    • Attachments & Implements
    • Waste
    • View All
  • Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Dump (Telescopic)
    • Waste (Telescopic)
    • Drill Rig
    • Loader/Tractor
  • Custom Cylinders
    • Custom Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Custom Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Components & Seals
  • NFPA Tie-Rod Cylinders
  • Lucas Oil Products
  • WIX Filters
Home
Contact
Sign In
0 Cart
  • Shop
    • Replacement Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
      • Skid Steer / Compact Track Loader
      • Excavator
      • Loader
      • Crawler Dozer
      • Attachments & Implements
      • Waste
      • Dump (Welded)
      • View All
    • Replacement Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders
      • Dump (Telescopic)
      • Waste (Telescopic)
      • Drill Rig
      • Loader/Tractor
      • View All
    • Lucas Oil Products
      • Motor Oil
      • Fuel Treatment
      • Grease
      • Appearance Products
      • Gear Oil
      • Hydraulic Fluid & Oil
      • Engine Oil Additives
      • Transmission Products
      • Problem Solvers & Utility
    • Wix Filters
      • WIX Air Filters
      • WIX Fuel Filters
      • WIX Hydraulic Filters
      • WIX Oil & Lube Filters
      • WIX Cabin Air Filters
      • WIX Transmission Filters
      • WIX Gaskets
    • Components & Accessories
      • Hydraulic Cylinder Accessories
      • Displacement Cylinder Components
      • End Caps
      • Hydraulic Cylinder Heads
      • Mounts
      • Pistons
      • Ports
      • View All
    • Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Kits
      • Rebuild Kit
      • Repacking Kit
      • Seal Kits
    • NFPA Tie-Rod Cylinders
    • Tools
      • Hand Tools
      • Lifting Devices
      • Tankholder
    • View All Products
  • Custom Cylinders
    • Custom Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Custom Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
    • Pre-Engineered Hydraulic Cylinders
      • 100 Series Cylinders
      • 200 Series Cylinders
      • 300 Series Cylinders
      • 400 Series Cylinders
      • 600 Series Cylinders
      • 700 Series Cylinders
      • 800 Series Cylinders
      • 900 Series Cylinders
      • View All
  • Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Components & Seals
  • NFPA Tie-Rod Cylinders
  • Lucas Oil Products
  • WIX Filters
  • Request Custom Quote
  • Worksheets
  • (888) 771-1894
  • Customer Service
    • Returns & Warranties
    • Contact Us
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Capabilities
    • Industries Served
    • Ordering & Payment
    • Hydraulic Cylinder Shipping
    • Careers
  • Blog
    • Performance-Built™ Hydraulic Cylinder Blog
    • Aftermarket Bobcat Cylinders
    • Custom Hydraulic Cylinders
    • How To Series
    • Hydraulic Cylinder Component Parts
    • Industries
    • NFPA Tie Rod Cylinders
    • Partnership
    • Telescopic Cylinders
    • Replacement Welded Cylinders
  • Resources
    • Worksheets
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Custom Rod Cylinder Quoting App
    • Cylinder Calculations App
    • Pre-Engineered Cylinder Drawing App
    • Catalogs, Brochures, and Guides
    • Cylinders by OEM
      • Bobcat Hydraulic Cylinders
      • Kubota Hydraulic Cylinders
      • John Deere
      • Commercial/Parker
      • Caterpillar
      • Heil
      • Miscellaneous Manufacturers
      • Screw Conveyor Corp / Kewanee®
      • View All OEMs
    • Cylinders by Equipment Type
    • View All Resources
  • Facebook
  • X/Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Home » Customers » Mechanic » Page 2

Blog - Category: Mechanic

  • All
  • Mechanic
  • OEM
  • Purchasing
Yellow hydraulic cylinder being operated outside
How To Series August 19, 2020 February 5, 2026

Installing a New Hydraulic Cylinder

This how-to guide provides an overview of the steps needed for replacing a hydraulic cylinder, including prep work, removing your...
Read Article
Yellow Hydraulic Cylinder with Fluid
How To Series August 4, 2020 March 18, 2026

Avoiding Hydraulic Fluid Contamination

With 75% to 80% of hydraulic system failures stemming from fluid contamination, the importance of avoiding hydraulic fluid contamination...
Read Article
forestry construction outside
How To Series July 21, 2020 March 18, 2026

Temperature Stability in Hydraulic Systems

To elicit optimal hydraulic cylinder performance, it is necessary to have temperature stability through all lubricating and hydraulic fluids....
Read Article
Stay connected, follow us on social media:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Request a Catalog
yellow, hydraulic, cylinder
How To Series May 9, 2017 February 5, 2026

Inspecting Your Hydraulic Cylinder

Hydraulic Cylinders are used in challenging environments that cause additional wear and tear on the cylinder and components. Following...
Read Article
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,...
Read Article
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...
Read Article
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...
Read Article
Hydraulic Cylinder Failure
How To Series February 25, 2016 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...
Read Article
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. ...
Read Article
  • «
  • 1
  • 2
Get Your Copy of Our New Catalog
Request a Catalog
Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc.

Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc.

  • Customer Service
    • Careers
    • Ordering & Payments
    • Order Status
    • Aftermarket Replacement Hydraulic Cylinders by Equipment Model
    • Returns & Warranties
    • Shipping
  • Resources
    • Catalogs, Brochures, and Guides
    • Performance-Built™ Hydraulic Cylinder Blog
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Capabilities
    • Industries Served
    • Pre-Engineered Cylinder Drawing App
    • Custom Rod Cylinder Quoting App
    • Cylinder Calculations App

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Contact Us

Phone: 763-452-0540
Fax: 888-693-8681
Toll Free: 888-771-1894
sales@hydrauliccylindersinc.com

© Copyright 2026 Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
This website or its third-party tools process personal data.
In case of sale of your personal information, you may opt out by using the link Do not sell my personal information.
×
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT