If your business needs hydraulics, hydraulic cylinders are very important. They are hard-working components which take a lot of wear and tear over time. Choosing the right cylinder type is important today, and welded cylinders have much to offer. Here are some reasons to choose welded over tie rod type cylinders.
What’s the Difference?
A typical cylinder uses a piston inside a barrel. This piston has a seal around it, and it moves up and down inside the barrel. This works like a hypodermic syringe, and the piston sucks fluid in and discharges it, as it works. A cap seals off the barrel, and that cap is usually welded or held on with a tie rod system.
Tie Rod Hydraulic Cylinders
For tie rod applications, the cylinder has caps on each end. The caps have holes in them for tie rods to pass through. One end of the tie rod has a head or flange the other end has threads. By attaching nuts to the threaded ends, the caps stay tightly in place.
Welded Cylinders
Instead of using tie rods and nuts, the technician welds the end caps in place. In some cases, only the base cap gets welded and the other end threads on the barrel. This makes it possible for repairs in the future.
Why Choose Welded Cylinders?
Welded cylinders are very durable and long-lasting. Also, they take up less space than their tie rod counterparts. When space is at a premium, welded cylinders are best. Because they are so durable, you’ll see these cylinders in road graders and excavation machines. Lift trucks, mining equipment, and oil rigs benefit from welded hydraulic cylinders.
Customization
It’s easier to customize a welded cylinder than a tie rod cylinder because you have no rods or bolts in the way. Custom-made cylinders offer many advantages over “off-the-shelf” cylinders.
