Double-end Mount Hydraulic Cylinders
Description
Double-end mount hydraulic cylinders are linear actuators designed to convert hydraulic power into linear mechanical power. They feature mounting options at both ends, allowing for secure attachment in various configurations. These cylinders are used to extend and retract, performing a complete cycle of operation by moving objects or applying force in a straight line.
Working Principle
Double-end mount hydraulic cylinders operate by using pressurized hydraulic fluid to move a piston within a cylindrical housing. The fluid is pumped into one port to extend the piston and into the opposite port to retract it, allowing for controlled movement in both directions. This design provides precise control over the movement, making them useful for applications requiring accurate positioning and force application.
Applications
Double-end mount hydraulic cylinders are utilized in a wide range of industries. Specific examples include their use in agricultural machinery for lifting and tilting equipment, in military and government vehicles for precise control of weapon systems, in the oil and gas industry for operating drilling equipment, and in fire and rescue operations for extending ladders and controlling heavy equipment.
Advantages over other Hydraulic Cylinders
Double-end mount hydraulic cylinders offer several advantages over single-acting cylinders. They provide more control over the movement by allowing pressurized fluid to act on both sides of the piston, enabling precise positioning and force application. This makes them suitable for applications requiring bidirectional movement and greater control, unlike single-acting cylinders which rely on external forces for retraction.
Limitations
One limitation of double-end mount hydraulic cylinders is their complexity compared to single-acting cylinders. The need for fluid ports at both ends and a more intricate control system can increase the initial cost and maintenance requirements. Additionally, they may require more space for installation due to their dual-port design.
Considerations
When selecting double-end mount hydraulic cylinders, consider the initial costs, which may be higher due to their complex design and control systems. Operating expenses can also be significant, as they require a continuous supply of hydraulic fluid and regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Durability and accuracy are generally high, but regular inspection and maintenance are necessary to prevent issues such as fluid leaks or piston sticking. Replacement and maintenance costs should be factored into the overall budget, as these cylinders may require more frequent servicing compared to simpler designs.
from IMI Bimba
Actuators for applications requiring supply pressures up to 3000 PSI. TRD's hydraulic cylinders have a 3000 PSI pressure rating; some NFPA mounts are rated lower for safety. A floating rod bushing (used in other designs) provides trouble free operation and long life for this line of hydraulic... [See More]
- Mounting: Clevis; Double-end Mount; Flange; Foot; Face; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 3000
- Stroke: 0.0 to 120
- Bore Size: 1.5 to 8
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "A" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1
from IMI Bimba
Actuators for applications requiring supply pressures up to 500 PSI. Materials: Rod: - Stainless Steel (5/16 – 9/16 Bores). - High Strength Carbon Steel (3/4 – 3 Bore). - Stainless Steel ( “X ” style DXP/DX/DXDE …). Bearings: - Sintered BronzeBody: - 304 Stainless... [See More]
- Mounting: Clevis; Double-end Mount; Flange; Foot; Face; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 500
- Stroke: 0.0110 to 50
- Bore Size: 1.06 to 2
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "H" hydraulic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA; Tie-Rod
- Operating Pressure: 3000
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1
from IMI Bimba
Actuators for applications requiring supply pressures up to 1500 PSI. Many of the same features and seals used in the 3000 PSI series are included to increase overall performance and life. TRD's floating rod bushing feature (used in our other designs) provides trouble free operation and long life. [See More]
- Mounting: Clevis; Double-end Mount; Flange; Foot; Face; Rear; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 1500
- Stroke: 0.1250 to 120
- Bore Size: 1.5 to 8
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "H" hydraulic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 3000
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "LH" low pressure hydraulic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA; Tie-Rod
- Operating Pressure: 1500
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "LH" low pressure hydraulic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA
- Operating Pressure: 1500
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1.12
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MH" hydraulic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Bore Size: 0.9843 to 7.87
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 3046
- Shaft Diameter: 0.4724 to 5.51
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1.12
from Milwaukee Cylinder
MILWAUKEE Series "MN" pneumatic cylinders are built to perform on the toughest applications. Incorporating a variety of MILWAUKEE "Exclusive" advanced features, proven through the years, these cylinders will provide a long, maintenance-free service life. Advanced engineering combined with quality... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; NFPA; Tie-Rod
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 250
- Stroke: 0.0 to 240
- Bore Size: 1.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.5000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; Universal
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.5000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.5000
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum Stroke is 40 ”. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 2
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum Stroke is 40 ”. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 2
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Piston seals "T" ring (Buna "N" standard compound). Front or rear flange mounts... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 2
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
CYLINDER FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy duty 1/8" brass tube. Extruded brass heads. Polished and ground #303. Stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. "T" ring piston seal on 2" bore. Adjustable cushions (front and rear) available. SOLENOID FEATURES. 1/8" Diameter Orifice. [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; Threaded
- Bore Size: 2
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Shaft Diameter: 0.6250
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum stroke is 35". Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 2.5
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Maximum stroke is 36". Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 200
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 1.38
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Piston seals "U" cup (Buna "N" standard compound). Front or rear flange mounts... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 150
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 3
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.7500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.7500
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.3750
from Cylinders & Valves, Inc.
SPECIAL FEATURES. Non-corrosive throughout. Heavy wall tube (1/8" thick brass, pump cylinder finish). Polished and ground stainless steel piston rods. Threaded rods standard. All parts easily and economically serviced. Aircraft type "O" ring seals (Buna "N" standard compound). 0-500 PSI operating... [See More]
- Mounting: Double-end Mount; Universal
- Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 500
- Stroke: 0.0625 to ?
- Bore Size: 0.3750