When to Choose a Telescopic Cylinder
Also called multistage hydraulic cylinders, telescopic cylinders are a variation of a linear actuator and feature several sleeves or stages. The cylinder retracts and extends in a straight line using an angular motion, adding power and efficiency to your operations. Ideal for job sites with limited space, hydraulic telescopic cylinders are commonly found in machinery such as roll-off trucks, transfer trailers, agricultural harvesting equipment, drill rigs, and much more.
Telescopic Cylinder Types & Advantages
Two main types of hydraulic telescopic cylinders are available: single-acting telescopic cylinders and double-acting telescopic cylinders. Your best option will depend on your hydraulic equipment, job, and budget.
Not sure if a single-acting or double-acting option is needed for your machinery? Call Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. today. We’ll review your choices, discuss your necessary specifications, and find the right solution for your fleet.
Single-Acting Telescopic Cylinder Benefits
Single-acting telescopic (SAT) cylinders feature a simple design and provide cost-effective operations. They extend through pressure from one side of the piston and retract using gravity or the load’s weight. Due to these elements, SAT hydraulic cylinders are often cheaper upfront and during operations, have compact constructions, and work well for mobile equipment. They provide heavy-duty lifting capacities in a single direction.
Double-Acting Telescopic Cylinder Benefits
Double-acting telescopic (DAT) cylinders are significantly more complex than their SAT counterparts while offering more versatility in operations. These telescopic cylinders use two-directional power to extend and retract and provide greater acceleration control. Less output force is required, and stroke movements are precise, flexible, and applicable to both mobile and industrial applications.
DAT cylinders tend to cost more upfront and require more maintenance than SAT cylinders, but their enhanced operational capacities make up for the increased price.
Hydraulic Telescopic Cylinder Applications
Telescopic cylinders benefit an extensive range of industries due to their ability to accomplish many tasks and easily handle adjustments. They work in several types of hydraulic machinery, provide heavy-duty lifting, and help you complete your industrial jobs on time and within budget. Both SAT and DAT cylinders are used to improve:
- Agricultural machinery
- Construction equipment
- Trucks and other heavy-duty transportation vehicles
- Oil and gas operations
- And many other markets!
High-Quality Telescopic Cylinder Replacements for Name-Brand Machinery
Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. is the most trusted supplier of telescopic knowledge and replacement cylinders for machinery manufactured by leading OEMs. Our entire in-stock inventory is available for same-day shipping to demolish downtime at your job site, getting you back to work as soon as possible. In addition to our ready-to-ship stock, we also offer custom hydraulic telescopic cylinders to match non-standard equipment or specialized machinery.
Contact us or request a quote to learn more about our available options and how we can best support your business with high-performance telescopic cylinders.
