Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinder

Most often used in reciprocating or piston-based engines, single acting hydraulic cylinders are a popular for gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines. These cylinders function with the use of one port, allowing hydraulic fluid to flow in one consistent direction. These cylinders are often also used in mobile construction equipment applications, including excavators and dump trucks.

Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder

Very similar to their single-acting counterpart, double acting hydraulic cylinders are commonly used in many machinery, manufacturing and heavy equipment applications. Having two ports, compared to the one port on single-acting hydraulic cylinders, these cylinders allow the operator to maintain continuously control from both directions, extending and retracting the equipment through mechanical and electronic controls.

Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinder

Telescopic cylinders have the unique advantage of being able to behave as either a single-acting hydraulic cylinder or a double acting hydraulic cylinder, depending on the specific task at hand. Additionally, these cylinders can offer an exceptionally long output travel, with a compact retracted length. These cylinders are popular for use in dump trucks or cranes, since both applications benefit from extra long extensions.

At SHC, Inc., we are proud to offer an array of custom hydraulic cylinders, offered in single-acting, double-acting and telescopic configurations. We can custom design hydraulic cylinders sized between 1-10 inches in diameter, and up to 14 feet in length. Innovative manufacturing techniques, paired with an experienced and knowledgeable staff make our cylinders some of the best on the market. Want to find out more? Call SHC, Inc. today at 800-737-8988, or visit our website to request a free quote.

Reputation for Quality

Look into the business’s reviews on Google, or any other documented customer experiences you find online. Make sure the manufacturer you are choosing is well known for producing a quality product that top contenders in your industry trust. Design, functionality and material choices all lead to a dependable custom hydraulic cylinder—make sure you choose a partner that prioritizes all three.

In-House Capabilities

Supply chain efficiency can be more easily achieved when the entire manufacturing process is done under one roof.  A manufacturing partner with comprehensive in-house capabilities can produce your custom hydraulic cylinder without assistance from other manufacturers, allowing them to achieve greater levels of efficiency, oversight and quality assurance.

Professional Facilities and Team

Take a tour of the facilities. See how your product is going to be made, and the team behind it all. A quality manufacturer will have a crew of trained industry professionals and engineers to execute custom hydraulic cylinder projects with cutting-edge technology, comprehensive design capabilities, and great attention to detail. The longevity of your cylinder depends a lot of the initial manufacturing, so it is vital to choose a partner that has a reputation for quality, in-house capabilities and the team to back it all up.

SHC, Inc. is your top-choice for custom hydraulic cylinders, available in dual acting, telescopic or single acting configurations. Our sizes range from one inch in diameter, all the way to 10 inches, with lengths up to 14 feet. Numerous equipment and machinery applications can benefit from the implementation of our custom hydraulic cylinders. Our cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and dedication to quality design and materials makes us a top contender for custom hydraulic cylinder manufacturers across the country.  Interested in learning more? Our staff is ready to help any way they can to get you the exact hydraulic cylinder, part or repair service you require. Call SHC, Inc. today at 800-737-8988, or visit our website to request a free quote.

There is always a question about the difference between a custom hydraulic cylinder and a standard, off the shelf type of cylinder. To help explain the differences, knowing the value of choosing a custom-made cylinder can assist you in determining if this is the right choice for your needs.

Built to Your Requirements

When you order a custom hydraulic cylinder from SHC, Inc., we design the cylinder to meet the specific needs of the equipment, system, machine or application. This means you do not have to choose a cylinder that simply meets the typical range for load capacity; we can add additional load capacity into the design.

This translates into a cylinder able to meet the high capacity loads you need to lift or push. With those occasionally over-sized loads, the cylinder will never exceed the maximum capacity, meaning a longer life cycle and a dramatically reduced risk of seal or cylinder failure.

Options to Consider

Most of the off the shelf types of cylinders on the market are tie-rod cylinders. They are bulkier, have limitations for installation and tend to require additional servicing and maintenance than our welded custom cylinders.

We can also create telescopic cylinders customized to your requirements. These allow for an additional lift or push capacity, even with larger loads. Our customized designs are simple, efficient and offer you the option to choose the type of return, which is also an essential choice in getting the ideal cylinder for the job.

Let us answer any questions you may have about our custom cylinders. To place an order or to discuss your needs, call us today at 877-751-0698.

To help you to know what we need to get started, here are some general guidelines and information that we will need to get started. Don’t worry if you aren’t sure about some of the details, our team of engineers will walk you through the specifics of the information they need to design the correct hydraulic cylinder for the job.

The Basics

We start all of our orders for custom hydraulic cylinders by getting the basics. This involves understanding the application of the cylinder and the installation and integration requirements in an existing system.

Our team will need to know the specifics of the end use of the cylinder including the weight it will need to bear and the height, which is particularly important for our telescopic cylinders. We will also need to know if you need a single acting or a dual acting hydraulic cylinder.

The engineers and draftsmen will then design custom hydraulic cylinders to meet those requirements. They will ensure that the strength, durability, load capacity and the safety features you need are included in the design and manufacturing of the hydraulic cylinder.

Communication Throughout the Project

We encourage our customers to speak directly to our team during the design and manufacturing of the hydraulic cylinders on order. This allows our customers to get the answers they need and to fully understand any design recommendations from the team.

To discuss your next custom cylinder order or to find out more about the process, give us a call today at 877-751-0698.

Inside a Typical Cylinder

If you look inside a hydraulic cylinder, you’ll see a piston (with a rod connected) that moves up and down inside a barrel. This is similar to the engine that powers your car. Some cylinders are single acting, and others are double acting, and they all are manufactured with end caps to keep all the parts in place.

With welded hydraulic cylinders, the end caps are permanently welded in place. Some cylinders use threaded bolts which extend from the bottom caps to the top caps, and they are bolted into place.

Why Bolt Cylinders Together?

If you use tie rods to keep the cylinder intact, you can unbolt them and take the cylinder apart. This is helpful when you need to make repairs. However, welded cylinder design doesn’t give you “throw away” cylinders. If they need repair, you can take them apart because they are designed so the rods and seals can be removed without taking off the end caps.

Durability Issues

When you use welded hydraulic cylinders, you don’t have to worry about durability. However, in some cases, high pressure and extended use can cause tie rods to stretch on bolted together cylinders, and this usually results in failure. If your business cannot afford downtime, cylinder failure can cost you more than the price of repairs. Welded cylinders are extremely durable and take up less space than tie rod types.

When you need cylinders custom-made for your business, call SHC, Inc. at 800-737-8988 today.

Location

If your business is in the Southeastern US, or east of the Mississippi, you save time and money when you do business with a company in your location. Our company is located in Southeastern Tennessee, so we are centrally located to serve most cities on the East Coast and the Southern United States.

Custom hydraulic cylinders are made with heavy-duty materials, and are built to last. If you pay to ship your cylinders across the country, the price can be more than your budget allows. A closer location gives you the most economical shipping rates, and that can save you a lot of money.

Turnaround Time

If you need your custom hydraulic cylinders as soon as possible, SHC, Inc. is the company to contact. Some manufacturers can take as long as 16 weeks to produce the cylinders you need and we feel that’s too long to wait. We try to get your cylinders finished within a four to six-week period.

Why Pay for Rush Orders?

Some manufacturers may offer expedited service, and they’ll charge you more for your cylinders. We give you some of the fastest and most dependable services in the business, and you won’t have to pay “rush” fees, which can add as much as ten percent or more to your costs. To find out what we can do for your business, click this link to our website or call us toll-free at 800-737-8988 today.