Ranger Caradoc Hydraulics Ltd Blog

Hydraulic cylinders are key components in a wide variety of different applications. Cylinders of different configurations are used in the construction business, vehicle manufacturing and many other sectors. Many businesses utilise the same types of hydraulic cylinder on an ongoing basis, whereas other businesses have variable needs from project to project.

Having access to a quality hydraulic cylinder supplier is of utmost importance to ensure your operation runs smoothly, without any problems. Many manufacturing businesses have a formal process in place that allows them to track the performance of their suppliers and evaluate whether or not they are receiving the expected value. Others take a more relaxed and informal approach to supplier relationships.

Hydraulic cylinders are designed to handle specific loads and operate under demanding conditions. As precise tension and compression bearing components, even the slightest mechanical issue can render them useless. This invariably has wider implications for the application itself.

Do you run a business where you have several different types of hydraulic cylinder in use? If your answer is yes, then it is important to find a reliable supplier that gives you the best hydraulic cylinder parts for your machinery. You will need to establish a procedure for ensuring quality and engineering standards before contacting a supplier for getting hydraulic cylinder repair parts.

By producing a unidirectional force from a unidirectional stroke, hydraulic cylinders create a versatile force that is used in hundreds of commercial and industrial applications. Small hydraulic cylinders are used on a daily basis in the automotive manufacturing, oil and gas, forestry and logging, mining, and construction sectors, among others. This article is about the characteristics of a good small hydraulic cylinder supplier, but before we continue, it is worth discussing what constitutes a ‘small’ cylinder and what differences there are (if any) compared to larger cylinders.

Manufacturers in many different sectors use hydraulic cylinders with various designs and specifications. To get the cylinder of the right specifications for your application, it is important to pay thorough attention to the design process.

Why choose Ranger Caradoc when looking for a hydraulic solution, as opposed to one of our competitors?

As we have seen, hydraulic cylinders vary widely in size and type, depending on your application and the force required.

Basic single acting cylinders can be purchased from as little as £30 per unit and double acting cylinders from £50-£800 per unit, but this doesn’t include installation, design or integration with other components.

There are two main mistakes that machine manufacturers fall into when sourcing hydraulic cylinders. Either the wrong size is ordered, or the wrong mountings. Both mistakes have serious implications for businesses and there are common reasons why they happen. Understanding the reasons for these mistakes makes them easier to avoid, especially with the assistance of a hydraulics specialist such as Ranger Caradoc.

When you buy hydraulic cylinders, one of the most important things to know is how they are tested. The reasons for this are varied, and all of them are important. There are many things that can go awry during the manufacture and assembly of a hydraulic cylinder, and it is imperative that it be rigorously tested by an experienced professional before use.