Cost

As one might expect, the costs associated with designing, fabricating and producing a properly functioning custom hydraulic cylinder can be higher than your standard, off-the-shelf option. That being said, if the stock options are truly not the right fit for your equipment, any extra upfront costs for a custom hydraulic cylinder would be minimal in comparison to repairing any damage caused by faulty equipment.

Availability

While there are many pros to custom designing your own cylinder, one of the cons is time. While your equipment may be in a stand-still, a custom hydraulic cylinder will still need time to be designed, prototyped, and manufactured before it can help get your operations back at full-scale. If a stock hydraulic cylinder fits your equipment perfectly, you can get it back and running in no time.

Designed For You or Designed For Everyone

Functioning as designed, stock hydraulic cylinders are intended for various pieces of equipment, with external valves and pipework. Due to its all-encompassing design, you may find stock hydraulic cylinders meet some of your needs (the size of the hydraulic cylinder), while not meeting every need (the pressure, rod material, etc.). In order to best mitigate this issue, talk to one of our experts at SHC, Inc.. We are a top hydraulic cylinder manufacturer, offering stock and custom options to meet any need. Our staff of industry professionals will help you step-by-step in deciding which choice is right for you. Interested in seeing what we have to offer? Call us today at 877 390 3461, or visit our website to request a free quote.

A single acting telescopic cylinder is ideal for load bearing cylinders that can use gravity or other natural forces for the return stroke. One of the leading examples of this is a dump truck. Since the weight is constantly on the cylinder, the truck is able to use hydraulics to move up the bed, then the weight of the truck’s body to retract it back. Dump trucks can also use a double acting telescopic cylinder, but that is mainly utilized to center the trucks weight while the telescopic cylinder is fully extended.

With many similarities to the single acting telescopic cylinder, the double acting telescopic cylinder uses the same design, but with applies hydraulic force in the extension stroke and return stroke of the cylinder. This allows for more control of the equipment, and is utilized when you are not able to use gravity or other forces to retract the cylinder. Common uses of double acting telescopic cylinders include construction equipment like cranes and bulldozers, or refuse vehicles when compacting and maneuvering waste in the truck.

To learn more about our extensive selection of telescopic cylinders, or to request a free quote, contact us today at 800 737 8988, or visit our website.

Some other causes of hydraulic cylinder failure include cylinder pressure and side loading. Hydraulic cylinders must maintain a certain cylinder pressure to avoid poor performance or cylinder failure. If this internal pressure is not closely monitored, it can result in poor performance from your equipment, or even equipment failure over time.

Side loading is another common cause of hydraulic cylinder failure, and can be easily preventable. When workers are installing your hydraulic cylinder component, sometimes they can be slightly off in their placement of the piston, and create a perpendicular force going against the direction of the cylinder. This can result in the piston rubbing with the sidewall and being damaged significantly over time.

If you are looking to fix a hydraulic cylinder failure with your equipment, let the experts at SHC, Inc. help you find the perfect solution for you. We offer professional, precision manufacturing, repairs, and install, and help give your equipment years of added service life.

To learn more about our extensive selection of hydraulic cylinders and cylinder repair services, or to request a free quote, contact us today at 800 737 8988, or visit our website.

Single acting weld rod cylinders are hydraulic cylinders that only use hydraulic force in one direction on the extension stroke, relying weight or a spring to bring the cylinder back on the return stroke. These are popular in many applications, from construction clamps to car gasoline engines, and are ideal for simplicity and reliability. Double acting weld rod cylinders offer close to the same footprint and design, but with the added advantage of hydraulic power being used on both the extension stroke and return stroke. These cylinders are ideal for anything that requires force to move up or down, such as a hydraulic construction equipment.

Telescopic cylinders are similar to rod cylinders, but are designed for a greater extension stroke and a smaller return stroke. Those these are typically seen as single acting, telescopic cylinders can be either single or double acting, depending on the intended application. These cylinders are often used for trucks with a dumping mechanism, such as dumb truck and refuse vehicles.

Custom hydraulic cylinders are available for those that need a size, shape, extension stroke, or return stroke that is not achievable through our default designs. We typically craft our cylinders from steel, but can also use a custom material if your application calls for it. Through SHC, Inc.’s custom cylinder service, we can accommodate almost all of client needs.

To learn more about our extensive selection of hydraulic cylinders or to request a free quote, contact us today at 800-737-8988, or visit our website.

Even the best cylinders suffer damage and wear-and-tear over time. To avoid degradation of your hydraulic cylinders, follow these inspection tips from the experts at SHC, Inc..

Basic Tips

Hydraulic cylinders generally house all their components within a barrel. It is imperative to inspect each component. Consider the following:

1. Cylinder Rod: Check specifically for any indications of
   a. Stress
   b. Weakness
   c.Wear

   If the rod shows any signs of roughness or is misshapen, bent, or scored, this can lead to leakage or damaged seals.

2. Piston and Cap: Examine for the presence of dirt, grime, and other contaminants.
3. Sealed Sectors and Fluid Lines: Inspect all sealed areas of the various components of your hydraulic cylinder. Make sure there are no indications of leaks from faulty or damaged seals.
4. Cylinder Barrel: Closely examine the barrel for any indications of machine interference and/or ballooning. Both can produce severe damage, leakage, or in extreme cases, failure of the cylinder.

You should also look at the purity and amount of hydraulic fluid as well as the mounting and loading.

Keeping Your Hydraulic Cylinder Running Efficiently

If you want to keep your hydraulic cylinders running smoothly and effectively, SHC, Inc. recommends your company put into place a regular system of inspection.

Check the machinery regularly, being careful to note any signs of wear-and-tear. Look at the rods, the piston, the cap and any other component that comprises the specific type of cylinder. By doing this, you can you reduce work stoppages that would result from needing to repair or replace an ineffective, inefficient, or failed hydraulic cylinder.

Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

The basic hydraulic cylinder consists of the following parts:

• Barrel
• Bottom and bottom connection
• Head
• Piston and piston rod connection

However, with custom hydraulic cylinders, the engineer and customer work together to produce a version in accordance with precise specifications. Alterations may involve length, diameter or materials. They may affect the construction and/or design of the pistons, valves and valve manifolds. They can change port positions, mountings and even integrate functions.

Why Choose a Custom Hydraulic Cylinder?

With customization, you receive a hydraulic cylinder that addresses your concerns. Our engineers will collaborate closely with your company to ensure the result meets the explicit needs of your equipment. By designing according to your exacting specifications, we can create a cylinder that fits like the proverbial glove.

We know by choosing customization over standard products, your company can install a product that is specific to your machinery. There will be no over or under-engineering resulting from a need to compromise. In fact, by choosing customization, your company can avoid many of the problems that can arise from trying to force a standard hydraulic cylinder to work in a custom-made machine.

Custom Hydraulic Cylinder

When you choose customization over standardization, your company still receives our durable, reliable, highly functional and well-crafted cylinders. At SHC, Inc., we are always willing to work in close collaboration with our customers to achieve optimal results. By allowing us to design a custom hydraulic cylinder for your equipment, you are opting for the most durable, safest, efficient and fitting component – one that complements your machinery.

A SHC, Inc., we specialize in hydraulic cylinders for sale. We don’t offer a wide variety of parts, components, and services; rather we choose to focus in on one specific task, the production of the best possible quality hydraulic cylinders.

In-House Design Engineering and Manufacturing

When we first started as a company in 1989, our goal was to become recognized as the industry leader in producing high-quality, durable hydraulic cylinders. Unlike other companies, we don’t subcontract out the work; we do everything in-house.

In addition to designing and manufacturing our own line of hydraulic cylinders for sale, we have also added our in-house wash and paint line. This allows us to not only produce the top performing hydraulic cylinders but to also wash them after full oil tests and inspections and before shipping.

Additionally, we can now prime the cylinder with your choice of options, including our new and very durable polyurethane enamel primer. We can customize the look of our hydraulic cylinders to meet your needs with a professional in-house paint line that provides a highly durable and long-lasting surface.

Production Speed and Quality

We recognize that getting our hydraulic cylinders to our customers as quickly as possible is a priority. Unlike other companies that charge an incredible price for priority, expedited types of services, we focus on getting our regular order for hydraulic cylinders out the door weeks before the competition.

With our in-house service, quality control and value-added processes, you can rely on SHC, Inc. for all your hydraulic cylinder needs. To talk about your next order, call us at 877-751-0698.

Focus on Quality from the Start

Our team of draftsmen and engineers have extensive experience in working in the design and manufacturing of single and double acting welded hydraulic cylinders. We don’t produce tie rod cylinders, which means we’re specialists in our craft. Our long history in our industry means we’ve designed many different cylinders for many different applications.

We encourage our customers and our team to speak to each other as needed throughout the design and manufacturing process. This ensures you get a cylinder that meets and exceeds your usage requirements and performance expectations.

Speed of Order Turnaround

It can be months from the time you place your order with other hydraulic cylinder manufacturers until your product is shipped and ready for installation on your system or equipment. While the wait may not be a problem if you are ordering a spare cylinder, if equipment, vehicles or systems are down, this is a big concern for our customers.

To address this issue, we have invested in state-of-the-art equipment and technology that allows us to minimize the turnaround time on custom orders. This can be a significant time-saving factor and may shave up to 10 weeks off the time of some of the more demanding custom cylinders.

Many of our customers at SHC, Inc. are companies we have been working with since we started in business in 1989. With our reasonable prices, top quality welded hydraulic cylinders and the long-life cycle, you can expect with each of our products really does make us unique in the market. To learn more, call us today at 877-751-0698.

The Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinder

A hydraulic cylinder is a mechanical actuator. It executes a force in a single direction by employing a one-way directed stroke. At its most basic, a single acting hydraulic cylinder consists of a piston operating with a rod insider a cylinder to produce the desired motion. While companies offer different methods to produce an effective single acting or telescopic cylinder, we offer welded rod cylinders.

These consist of

• Cylinder
• Piston
• Gland – guides the rod
• Cylinder Rod
• Barrel
• Seals – including a piston seal to retain the fluid in one direction and various gland and rod seals
• Piston Wear Ring

Such single acting hydraulic cylinders are cost-effective, simple in design and effective in a wide array of applications. They dominate where lifting and pressing devices require such singular actions. As a result, you will find our products employed in a variety of tasks ranging from automotive recovery to road work and even waste removal.

Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinders

If you are looking for a custom hydraulic cylinder for any application, contact our staff. At SHC, Inc., we will work with you and your engineers to find the ideal solution. Whether you need a rod or telescopic hydraulic cylinder, our talented and experienced creative professionals are there to help guide you from start to finish in the process. We believe in quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficient products. Let our staff helps your company discover the best solution – hydraulic cylinders that meet the needs of your applications and exceed your company’s expectations.

Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic cylinders convert the hydraulic energy within its fluid into mechanical energy or hydraulic force. This results in a linear (uni-directional) movement. In the case of a single-acting cylinder, the fluid-driven force operates only along one side of the piston. Common in most reciprocating engines, a single acting hydraulic cylinder usually extends through hydraulic pressure but returns through one of two means: gravity or spring. However, you can also purchase a spring-extend version.

A spring is often responsible for returning the top of the cylinder and the piston rod into its original, retracted position. However, gravity can perform the same function. A classic example of this is a vehicular hydraulic jack. Other common applications include material handling, reciprocal engines, pumps and hydraulic rams. You can purchase single acting telescopic cylinders. They are most effective in various heavy-duty construction equipment where space is tight, and it is essential the piston rod return to the same position repeatedly.

Choosing a Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinder

If you are considering the benefits of installing a hydraulic cylinder, make sure you choose the right type. At SHC, Inc., our professional team of experts is always willing to help you find the best options available. In some case, it might well be a single acting hydraulic cylinder. Whether this or a double action hydraulic cylinder, will prove to be more advantageous, you can always count on all our products offering high-quality workmanship and reliable performance. To find out how we are committed to our trademarks of functionality and durability, contact our excellent customer service online anytime.