Finding the right hydraulic cylinder for your dump truck requirements requires understanding which type of hydraulic cylinder is best suited for your requirements. This also means having the right lift measurements to ensure your hydraulic cylinder can meet your daily work demands. Telescopic hydraulic cylinders are often used for dump truck lift cylinders instead of …
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 …
Trapped air can contaminate the hydraulic fluid in your system and affect overall performance. For this reason, bleeding air from dump truck hydraulic cylinders should be part of your regular maintenance program and performed before installing a new hydraulic cylinder. Bleeding dump truck hydraulic cylinders involves bringing air to the top of the cylinder, then …
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 …
