by John Kelly | Oct 8, 2017
A single acting cylinder only provides force one way (most snow plow and telescopic cylinders are single acting). A double acting cylinder provides force when extending and retracting.
by John Kelly | Oct 8, 2017
Measure the pin to pin length when the cylinder is fully extended and fully retracted, measure the diameter of the rod, the bore of the cylinder will typically measure 1/4″ – 1/2″ less than the outer diameter of the barrel, also determine the type...
by John Kelly | Oct 8, 2017
Force (lbs) is determined by multiplying the area of the piston by the pressure (PSI). (π x r2 x PSI) Speed (sec. per stroke) is determined by the volume of the cylinder (gal.) divided by the volume of the pump (GPM) x 60 sec per min. ( Vcyl ÷ GPM x 60) You can...
by John Kelly | Oct 8, 2017
In a displacement (single acting) cylinder the rod is extended by flowing pressurized oil behind the rod, which forces the rod out of the barrel like a piston. Once the pressure is released, the load on the cylinder retracts the rod. The diameter of the rod is the...
by John Kelly | Oct 8, 2017
See “How do I measure a cylinder?” Once you have that information click the above link for cylinders and choose one that matches your specifications.
