Hydraulic cylinders use pressurized fluid to produce linear motion and force, powering heavy equipment like excavators. Control valves and hydraulic seals are critical for safe operation, and worn seals can be prevented with smooth internal surfaces. Water hydraulic systems are an alternative to oil, but require specific design. A hydraulic cylinder produces linear motion and […]
A master cylinder supplies pressure to a hydraulic system for brake actuation. It converts the movement of a brake pedal into hydraulic pressure, with the force transferred to a caliper to slow or stop the rotor. Cars use steel lines, while motorcycles and bicycles use more flexible hydraulic lines. The master cylinder can actuate either […]
Barrel actuators convert air, fluid pressure or electrical energy into mechanical motion, used to move, lift, lower or grasp objects. They come in air, hydraulic and electric motor driven variants, with different advantages. Actuator cylinders have a piston moved by air or oil pressure, and are available in rotary or linear motion. Electric actuators are […]
An air cylinder uses pressurized gas to generate force through a moving piston and suction/discharge channels. Pneumatic cylinders have advantages over hydraulics and are used in various applications. Gas is pressurized using a pump, and the cylinder is controlled by a valve. Pneumatics have advantages such as easy access to air and no environmental problems, […]
An air cylinder is a tube-shaped device containing a shaft, plunger, and rod. It can be single or double acting and is rated on pressure, bore, and stroke. It has many uses, including controlling air brake pressure on vehicles and helping to open and close doors. An air cylinder is usually a cylindrical or tube-shaped […]
Cylinder locks can be easily rekeyed and offer quick access to the cylinder for necessary changes. They can also be recoded without replacing the locking mechanism and can be keyed to work with a common key or different keys for each lock. Cylinder locks are a common form of lock that can be rekeyed with […]
