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.
Snow waits for no one. When it’s time to clear streets, scrape ice, and complete other critical winter snow removal jobs, you need reliable snow plow cylinders that perform at a high level. Tasked with raising, lowering, angling, and floating blades, snow plow hydraulics can be brought to a standstill by faulty, damaged, or old …
Hydraulic cylinders come in many different designs, configurations, and constructions. Unlike single-acting hydraulic cylinders, double-acting cylinders produce thrust to retract or extend the piston, adding greater precision, control, and flexibility during normal operations. But is a double-acting hydraulic cylinder best for your industry and planned application? Advantages of Double-Acting Cylinders Over Single-Acting Designs Where double-acting …
Construction project job sites are made from many complex and moving pieces, including machinery, workers, timeline expectations, terrain, and more. While every site will have its own issues, most share a few common construction challenges. By keeping these considerations and solutions in mind, you can finish your job quickly, accurately, and without costly shutdowns. Construction …
Hydraulic equipment is a common sight at most industrial jobs. From oil and gas drilling rigs to agricultural work, hydraulic equipment is ready to get the job done. Hydraulic cylinders and systems deliver dependable operations, long working lifespans, and tough constructions to withstand the harsh conditions present at some sites. However, despite hydraulic equipment’s versatile …
4 Ways to Increase Worker Safety During Construction Equipment Operation Worker safety is a top concern when operating heavy or mobile construction equipment on industrial job sites. By following these steps, you can reduce risk and improve the overall productivity of your site. Mandatory Training for Construction Equipment Operation The best way to increase worker …
Landscaping work covers many outdoor jobs. From gardening to laying lawn, demolishing existing structures to heavy digging, you require dependable landscaping machinery that performs as expected in exposed environments. Heavy mobile equipment is an ideal solution. Heavy hydraulic machinery for landscaping offers many benefits to any fleet. Compared to other equipment, heavy mobile equipment provides …
Landscaping equipment must be versatile, reliable, and built to withstand harsh outdoor environments and long operational hours. The hydraulic cylinders used to move landscaping equipment must be able to handle the same conditions. When it’s time to replace landscaping equipment hydraulic cylinders, aftermarket cylinders are a high-quality option to make the most of your budget …
Construction equipment undergoes extended run times in rugged conditions on tough job sites. Prompt and comprehensive heavy equipment maintenance and repair are essential for safe and efficient operations. High-Technology Designs Introduce New Construction Equipment Repair Protocols New technology can enhance your construction equipment, but it also comes with new repair and maintenance needs compared to …
Construction involves extreme temperatures, rugged work conditions and environments, and long operational hours. No matter how well you maintain your equipment, the time may come when you need to replace your machinery’s hydraulic cylinders. While considering your replacement hydraulic cylinder options, you will need to evaluate if an OEM or aftermarket cylinder is best for …
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 Bobcat® hydraulic cylinder replacements available online, determining which cylinder is best for your Bobcat excavator or skid steer isn’t always easy. Determining Your Bobcat Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Requirements There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it …
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 performance, damaged component parts, cavitation, and, in extreme cases, complete hydraulic cylinder failure. Luckily, bleeding hydraulic cylinders is a straightforward process. By releasing the pressure from a hydraulic cylinder bleeder …
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 …
