What is a two way hydraulic cylinder?

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2025-01-24

Double-acting cylinders have two "fluid tubes" that allow them to extend and retract using hydraulic pressure. Imagine a puppeteer pulling on strings to control the puppet's movements, only with hydraulic fluid instead of yarn.

These dynamic cylinders are ideal for tasks that require bidirectional power, such as opening and closing valves, moving a robotic arm, or operating a machine tool. They are more complex and expensive than single-acting cylinders, but their bidirectional power and precision make them worth the investment for many jobs.

Double-acting cylinders can apply force in both directions, both to extend and retract the piston rod.

They have hydraulic ports on both ends of the cylinder that allow pressurized fluid to alternate in and out to extend and retract the piston rod.

Double-acting cylinders are versatile and can be used in applications that require precise control of the direction and speed of motion.

They are commonly used in applications such as construction equipment, manufacturing machinery, and mobile hydraulic systems.


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