Jun 17, 2019 3:23:14 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
FILED UNDER: Seal Solutions, Application, Maintenance, Failure Analysis, Quality, Customer Solutions
Dec 20, 2018 2:16:59 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
Piston sealing is critical to proper cylinder function. Piston seals keep fluid from bypassing the piston which would otherwise reduce the pressure differential across the piston and in turn reduce the available force for the cylinder to perform work.
FILED UNDER: Seal Solutions, Application, Innovation
Dec 4, 2018 1:13:34 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
One of the very basic elements in designing a cylinder to meet the needs of a machine is the determination of whether or not the cylinder should be a single or double rod cylinder. Each type has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages, and is an important early step in the cylinder design.
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Oct 30, 2018 2:17:22 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
A critical decision to make when designing a cylinder is the size of the bore. The bore is the inner diameter of the cylinder tube, which can also be known as the barrel. The bore size, along with the known operating pressure of the cylinder determines the force output of the cylinder. Many hydraulic systems are designed to run at 3000 psi hydraulic pressure, while most pneumatic systems are designed to run at roughly 100 psi.
FILED UNDER: Troubleshooting, Application, Quality
Oct 22, 2018 2:58:31 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
Let's take it back to the Basics! Like... what is a Cylinder??? What do all these words mean?! How do I know what to order?? Let me help you with some specifics to cylinders and to our Sheffer line!
Sep 18, 2018 1:58:51 PM LEAVE A COMMENT
FILED UNDER: Troubleshooting, Application, Quality, Customer Solutions
Jul 31, 2018 10:15:00 AM LEAVE A COMMENT
There are many applications where cylinders are exposed to extreme heat due to environmental conditions. Whether your cylinder is near a bakery oven or hanging above a crucible of molten metal knowing which options are available to handle the heat becomes top priority.
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Jul 13, 2018 11:30:00 AM LEAVE A COMMENT
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Mar 19, 2018 8:35:13 AM LEAVE A COMMENT
Keeping up with production demands is a proven challenge in the lumber industry. To stay competitive, operations demand higher performance and lower cost for automated equipment. Lumber processing end-users want solutions to the problems encountered in the rough environment of the mills where temperatures fluctuate, dust produced from the processes damages your equipment, and grate machinery.
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Nov 13, 2017 9:34:16 AM LEAVE A COMMENT
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