How does a hydraulic cylinder work?

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2025-01-22

How Hydraulic Cylinders Work

The operation of a hydraulic cylinder involves several steps:


Fluid entry: Hydraulic fluid enters one side of the cylinder, pushing on the piston.


Piston motion: As fluid pressure increases, the piston moves, creating linear motion.


Force transfer: This motion is transferred to the piston rod and then to the machinery.

The operation of a hydraulic cylinder is a marvel of engineering simplicity and efficiency. At its core, it uses pressurized hydraulic fluid (usually oil) to apply force. The cylinder consists of a barrel that houses a piston connected to a piston rod. This piston divides the cylinder into two chambers: the cap end and the rod end. When hydraulic fluid enters one chamber, it pushes on the piston, which then moves the rod in the opposite direction. This simple yet powerful mechanism allows enormous forces to be applied in a controlled manner, which is critical to a wide range of industrial applications.


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