Like all hydraulic cylinders, these devices convert the hydraulic energy of fluids under pressure into mechanical energy. This generates the linear force and motion needed to move machine linkages and any attached loads. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Thunder Bay Hydraulics Ltd.
Thunder Bay, ON | 807-623-3151Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Thunder Bay Hydraulics Ltd. has been providing hydraulic and pneumatic components to the industrial, forestry and mining industries since 1969. We have an outstanding reputation for providing quality products and services, continually meeting the changing needs of our customers with competence and efficiency.
Texas Hydraulics, Inc.
Temple, TX | 254-778-4701Texas Hydraulics gives OEMs cylinder solutions that maximize competitive edge with optimal design at best value – superior client interface & unsurpassed engineering as a custom manufacturer for over 40 years. Many critical industries rely on THI’s diverse line of welded hydraulic cylinders: construction grade, integrated, telescopic, piggy-back, standard, position sensing & valve integrated.
Ligon Industries, LLC
Birmingham, AL | 205-322-3302Ligon Industries, LLC along with our affiliates Ligon Capital, LLC and Ligon Holdings, LLC (“Ligon”) is a privately owned manufacturing company that was formed in January 1999 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Our hydraulic fluid cylinder companies manufacture a variety of small bore to large bore, welded hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders that are sold to OEMs for installation in their...
Milwaukee Cylinder
Cudahy, WI | 414-769-9700For over 60 years, Milwaukee Cylinder has been known as the company where “Specials are Our Standard”. We work directly with customers to solve application needs. Our accessible engineering expertise, high quality standard and specialty cylinders and unmatched customer service are available to you. Our worldwide sales and distribution network provides local support wherever you or your...
Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders Manufacturers List
Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders - PHD, Inc.While a number of durable materials can be used in the construction of hydraulic cylinders, stainless steel is particularly well suited to the wear, friction and corrosion common to industrial hydraulics applications. Composed of at least 10% chromium, this group of steel alloys develops a thin layer of chromium oxide. This film-like layer is what makes the steel stainless. It also contributes to its heightened resistance to corrosion and, in some instances, self-repairing abilities.
Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders - PHD, Inc.These attributes are vital to food, medical, water treatment, fishing, environmental technology, petrochemical and many more industries where cylinder components may encounter volatile fluids or be cleaned hygienically. While the choice of material is important, there are several other considerations to take into account when selecting the proper cylinder for a given application. Additional concerns include body type, stroke, operating pressure, maximum working pressure, rod diameter and bore diameter.
Despite the many variables in hydraulic cylinder construction, the basic design is relatively simple and uniform. A round, rectangular tube shaped barrel, most often extruded stainless steel tubing, makes up the main body of the cylinder. This barrel houses and connects all of the components. At either end is a cap which closes off the tube, making the body into an enclosed chamber.
In one or both caps, however, is a seal through which the piston rod may move in and out. This cold-rolled piece of steel is only partially exposed, while the rest of it is hidden within the cylinder where it is attached to a piston. The hydraulic piston is a disc shaped piece of stainless steel that fits exactly in the cross section of the barrel, thus dividing the chamber into two smaller compartments. Precision machined like the endcaps, the piston face is surrounded by seals which prevent fluid from leaking between the compartments or out of the cylinder altogether.
Each section within the barrel also has a port through which high pressure hydraulic fluid is introduced and released. When the fluid is forced into the section of the cylinder below the piston, the rod is extended while the inverse retracts it. The protruding end of the rod is attached to the load or machine linkages to be moved. Although the cylinder itself can offer only linear motion, clevis fittings can provide angular movement when needed.
