CylindersNow Video Series All About Custom Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders

The Basics

In this video we cover all the pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder basics, components, function, and differences.

• How a Hydraulic Cylinder functions and How a Pneumatic Cylinder Functions
• The difference between a hydraulic cylinder and a pneumatic cylinder
• Why would I choose a hydraulic cylinder vs a pneumatic cylinder
• Choosing between compressed air or incompressible fluid (ie hydraulic fluid)
• Exploded cylinder view of all components
• Head
• Cap
• Piston Rod
• Tube
• Tie Rod
• Piston
• Rod Bearings
• Rod Packing Gland
• Cylinder Seals
• An overview of each of the components and their functions
• This video will highlight why custom cylinders are ideal every application.
• The video also highlights some of Cylinders Now standard features we include as a premiere Custom Cylinder Manufacturer that you may not find from other suppliers

 

Single Vs. Double Rod

In this video we cover the differences between a single or double rod cylinder. Not to be confused with double acting. All of CylindersNow hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders are double acting.

• Advantages and disadvantages
• Cutaway pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
• Design specification considerations for custom cylinders
• Custom cylinder specification notes
• The basic components that change ie. two heads on a Double Rod Cylinder
• Cylinder mounts that may not work: Clevis, Pivot, Rear Flange
• Side by side comparison

 

Bore Size

In this video we cover the importance of bore size. Why is is critical to design of the cylinder and your custom specifications for a custom cylinder manufacturer.

• Definition of bore size as it is related to hydraulic cylinders and pneumatic cylinders
• The relationship between bore size and operating pressure as it relates to the output force
• We revisit why you might choose a hydraulic cylinder vs a pneumatic cylinder based on overall size constraints of your hydraulic/pneumatic system design.
• We cover equations to determine the force in pounds a cylinder is capable of moving both in extend and retract
• Side by Side comparison of equivalent force specifications in hydraulic and pneumatic
• Bore size and piston rod relationship