When a hydraulic cylinder has a small diameter and/or is located a long distance from its directional control valve, it's possible for the connecting pipelines between the cylinder and directional valve to hold more oil than the cylinder does. In this situation, cool, filtered oil from the re...
hydraulic actuators pack a bigger punch than their pneumatic counterparts, despite similar sizes. The core of a hydraulic actuator is a cylinder or fluid motor that converts hydraulic power
“Gar Wood, by investing 50 cents in a small polished cylinder began an intensive career struggling with the first hydraulic lift for dump trucks and built that investment into a $50 million personal fortune. “In the early 30’s he designs a high-speed powerful launch for the Navy and spo...