Hydraulic cylinder for a top quality!
A hydraulic cylinder is a central drive element in hydraulic systems and precisely converts hydraulic energy into linear motion. Whether lifting, pressing, tilting or positioning – hydraulic cylinders offer high power densities, reliable performance and a durable design. They are used in almost all areas of mobile and industrial hydraulics: in construction machinery, agricultural machinery, municipal vehicles, conveyor systems and production machines. In the LöSi® web shop, you will find robust hydraulic cylinders in various designs, stroke and piston diameters, as well as special versions – ideal for a wide range of applications and performance requirements.
What is a Hydraulic Cylinder?
A hydraulic cylinder (also called linear motor) is the "muscle" of your machine. It converts hydraulic pressure into a linear mechanical movement. Whether excavator arm, waste compactor, or log splitter – the cylinder is the component that performs the actual work.
It consists essentially of a cylinder barrel, in which a piston moves, and a piston rod that transmits the force outwards. The quality of the seals and the surface finish of the rod determine whether the cylinder stays tight for years or leaks quickly.
Advantages of Our Hydraulic Cylinders
Cheap cylinders tend to "drift" (sagging of the load) or scoring on the rod. We rely on components designed for hard continuous use.
Technical features for durability:
- Hard Chrome Plated Piston Rods: An extremely hard chrome layer protects against corrosion and stone chips – essential in outdoor use.
- High-Performance Seals: Prevent internal leakage (pressure loss across the piston) and keep dirt out (wipers).
- Powerhouse: Generates enormous forces in the smallest space (high power density compared to pneumatics or electrics).
- Variety: From compact short-stroke cylinders to multi-stage telescopic cylinders for tipping trailers.
Typical Areas of Application
No movement without a cylinder. They can be found in almost every industry:
- Agricultural Technology: Front loader operation, hydraulic top links, and steering cylinders.
- Vehicle Construction: Tipping cylinders for loading surfaces (telescopic) and outrigger cylinders for cranes.
- Forestry: The driving force in the log splitter (splitting cylinder).
- Industry: Presses and punches with high cycle rates.
Selection Criteria & Technical Data
For the cylinder to fit and deliver the necessary force, the design and dimensions must be correct.
Decide based on these parameters:
- Mode of Operation:
- Single-acting: Only pushes (extends), retracts by load/spring (e.g., tipper). Has only one port.
- Double-acting: Pushes and pulls (extending and retracting hydraulically). Has two ports. Standard for excavators/steering.
- Dimensions:
- Piston Ø: Determines the force (pressure area).
- Rod Ø: Determines the pulling force and buckling strength.
- Stroke: How far does the cylinder extend?
- Mounting: Rod eye (spherical bearing), clevis, flange, or cross hole?
Expert Tip: For long strokes (e.g., over 1 meter), you must calculate the buckling load so that the piston rod does not bend under pressure!
Select & Order Hydraulic Cylinder Now
Bring power to your application. Browse our huge stock of standard and special cylinders.
Benefit from our 40 years of experience. Select stroke length and mounting now and order your linear technology directly online!
