Heavy-duty industries require high-performing hydraulic cylinders and in-depth expertise. From choosing a telescopic cylinder for transporting construction materials to identifying the common causes of dump truck rollover, we have the hands-on knowledge to provide industry-specific answers to common issues, concerns, and complications for hydraulic cylinder applications. Our Industry blog posts cover topics important to mobile and industrial equipment in excavation, agriculture, mining, and other fields.
Cranes powered by hydraulic cylinders are lightweight, easy-to-operate, and cost-effective options for construction equipment, material handling, and other industrial lifting operations. Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders allow cranes to lift and move weighty loads. Additionally, compared to conventional cranes, hydraulic cranes take up less space, making them an ideal solution for applications in industrial facilities, smaller areas, …
Skid steer loaders are one of the most ubiquitous and versatile pieces of landscaping machinery. They are compact, easy to operate, and simple to maneuver. Depending on your skid steer equipment’s specifications, skid steers can lift anywhere from 500 to 4,000 pounds as well as complete digging, pushing, pulling, cutting, or hauling operations. Their flexibility …
Telescopic cylinders are preferred for dump trucks because they offer a long stroke from a compact unit and can handle imbalanced loads. When front-mounted, these cylinders provide the additional benefits of increased front-of-body leverage and reduced stress on the dump body frame. It’s an ideal and reliable solution for extra-large trucks carrying heavy loads. Even …
Replacing worn or damaged hydraulic cylinders during preventative maintenance helps prevent costly equipment downtime in the field. With so many options online, determining which replacement cylinders you should choose for your Bobcat excavator or skid-steer isn’t always easy. Determining Your Bobcat® Hydraulic Cylinder Requirements The type of Bobcat hydraulic cylinder parts you need depends on …
Before purchasing a replacement hydraulic cylinder for a dump truck body, it is important to understand your truck’s specifications, lift measurements, and criteria to ensure your hydraulic cylinder can meet your daily work demands. Dump Truck Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders Telescopic hydraulic cylinders are the most common cylinder for dump trucks. Compared to welded rod cylinders, …
At Hydraulic Cylinders Inc. we work diligently to ensure the hydraulic cylinders we develop are appropriate for the intended application. In no other industry is that more evident than in the mobile construction equipment industry. From skid steer loaders to mini excavators, you will find hydraulic cylinders doing the work in these mobile equipment vehicles, …
For more than 50 years, Bobcat Company® has built compact equipment that helps you work more efficiently, and effectively. Recognizing the need for a small machine light enough to maneuver in a pole barn, Louis and Cyril Keller of Rothsay MN, developed a small, three wheeled, belt driven design in 1957. A year later a …
Most single acting dump truck cylinders have 2 ports on the main barrel or body. One port is typically located towards the top, or plunger end. The second port is generally positioned at the other end of the cylinder near the base, or blind end. The versatility of two ports allows cylinder manufacturers to make …
Many hydraulic cylinder manufacturers have shifted to a bleederless design for dump truck cylinders. The primary advantage of this new design is to automatically purge any trapped air from the installation process. Traditional bleeder designed dump cylinders have an open plunger end which allowed the plunger to fill with oil. Any air captured in the …
Bleeding air from your system is critical to maintaining or installing dump truck cylinders. Trapped air can contaminate your system’s hydraulic fluid, leading to degraded performances, damaged component parts, cavitation, and, in extreme cases, complete hydraulic cylinder failure. Luckily, bleeding air from a dump truck cylinder is a straightforward process that can be incorporated into …
Dump trucks are used in a variety of industries and for many purposes. Dump trucks carry loose material such as soil, rock, or road salt. Some dump trucks are capable of carrying payloads up to 26 tons. With a capacity for high payloads, rollovers are a major consideration for dump trucks. Drivers should always obey …
Standard Operation for a Telescopic Cylinder To explain what causes miss and slam during telescopic cylinder function, let’s first review the standard operation for a telescopic cylinder. Telescopic hydraulic cylinders feature a series of steel tubes, called stages, that are nested inside each other. Most standard telescopic cylinders feature anywhere from 2 to 5 stages. This design …
