--- title: Sheffer Pneumatic & Hydraulic Blog | Application description: Application | The Sheffer Pneumatic & Hydraulic Blog covers cylinder engineering and usage -- application, specifying, configuring, maintenance, failure analysis, troubleshooting and innovation. --- [![logo](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hs-fs/file-445633034-png/Image/logo.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/) Search this site on Google Search Google - [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application) - [Specifying](http://sheffercorp.wordpress.com/category/specifying/) - [Seal Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/seal-solutions) - [Configuring](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/configuring) - [Troubleshooting](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/troubleshooting) - [Maintenance](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/maintenance) - [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation) - [Failure Analysis](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/failure-analysis) ## [Why Custom Hydraulic Cylinders Matter for Industrial Performance](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/why-custom-hydraulic-cylinders-matter-for-industrial-performance) May 26, 2026 12:48:41 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/why-custom-hydraulic-cylinders-matter-for-industrial-performance#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20May%2026%2c%202026%2c%2012_43_58%20PM.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/why-custom-hydraulic-cylinders-matter-for-industrial-performance) In demanding industrial environments, standard components don’t always provide the performance, durability, or fit required for specialized applications. That’s where **custom hydraulic cylinders** become essential. From manufacturing and material handling to agriculture and heavy equipment, businesses rely on hydraulic systems tailored to their exact operational needs. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/why-custom-hydraulic-cylinders-matter-for-industrial-performance) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Seal Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/seal-solutions), [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Maintenance](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/maintenance), [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation), [Failure Analysis](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/failure-analysis), [Sideloading](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/sideloading), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality), [Customer Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/customer-solutions) ## [Understanding NFPA Mounting Styles and Why They Matter](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/understanding-nfpa-mounting-styles-and-why-they-matter) May 21, 2026 11:54:59 AM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/understanding-nfpa-mounting-styles-and-why-they-matter#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/Mounts%20Graphic-1.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/understanding-nfpa-mounting-styles-and-why-they-matter) When selecting an NFPA cylinder, bore size and stroke length often get most of the attention. But one of the most important factors in cylinder performance and longevity is frequently overlooked: [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/understanding-nfpa-mounting-styles-and-why-they-matter) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Sideloading](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/sideloading), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality), [Customer Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/customer-solutions) ## [NFPA Tie Rod Cylinders vs. Welded Cylinders: What’s the Difference?](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/nfpa-tie-rod-cylinders-vs.-welded-cylinders-whats-the-difference) May 19, 2026 3:30:00 AM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/nfpa-tie-rod-cylinders-vs.-welded-cylinders-whats-the-difference#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/TIE%20ROD%20VS%20WELDED.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/nfpa-tie-rod-cylinders-vs.-welded-cylinders-whats-the-difference) When selecting a hydraulic cylinder for an industrial application, one of the most common questions engineers and maintenance teams face is whether to use an NFPA tie rod cylinder or a welded cylinder. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/nfpa-tie-rod-cylinders-vs.-welded-cylinders-whats-the-difference) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Maintenance](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/maintenance), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality) ## [How to Choose the Right Hydraulic Cylinder Seals (Engineer’s Guide)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-to-choose-the-right-hydraulic-cylinder-seals-engineers-guide) Feb 23, 2026 3:44:33 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-to-choose-the-right-hydraulic-cylinder-seals-engineers-guide#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/Hydraulic%20cylinder%20seal%20selection%20guide.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-to-choose-the-right-hydraulic-cylinder-seals-engineers-guide) ## How to Choose the Right Hydraulic Cylinder Seals: Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder performance depends heavily on one critical component that often gets overlooked during early design stages: the sealing system. The right seal choice directly impacts efficiency, reliability, maintenance cycles, and overall operating cost. Understanding how materials, environments, and motion dynamics influence seal performance helps engineers avoid premature failures and maximize equipment uptime. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-to-choose-the-right-hydraulic-cylinder-seals-engineers-guide) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Seal Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/seal-solutions), [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application) ## [How Hydraulic Cylinders Power Performance in the Pipe and Steel Industry](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-hydraulic-cylinders-power-performance-in-the-pipe-and-steel-industry) Feb 12, 2026 1:27:12 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-hydraulic-cylinders-power-performance-in-the-pipe-and-steel-industry#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/Sheffer-%20NFPA.png-1.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-hydraulic-cylinders-power-performance-in-the-pipe-and-steel-industry) # Hydraulic Cylinder in the Pipe and Steel Industry In the pipe and steel industry, equipment reliability is not optional. Heavy loads, extreme temperatures, and continuous production demands mean every component must deliver consistent performance. Hydraulic cylinders play a critical role in powering the machines that shape, move, and process steel products, helping manufacturers maintain precision, safety, and uptime. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/how-hydraulic-cylinders-power-performance-in-the-pipe-and-steel-industry) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Maintenance](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/maintenance), [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality), [Customer Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/customer-solutions) ## [The Anatomy of a Hydraulic Cylinder: Understanding the Key Components](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/the-anatomy-of-a-hydraulic-cylinder-understanding-the-key-components) Jan 13, 2026 12:16:57 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/the-anatomy-of-a-hydraulic-cylinder-understanding-the-key-components#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/3feed9bf-b111-4913-a580-d8ba98544017.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/the-anatomy-of-a-hydraulic-cylinder-understanding-the-key-components) Hydraulic Cylinders are at the heart of countless industrial, mobile, and manufacturing applications. While they may appear simple from the outside, their performance, reliability, and lifespan depend on a precise combination of internal components working in harmony. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/the-anatomy-of-a-hydraulic-cylinder-understanding-the-key-components) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation), [Failure Analysis](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/failure-analysis), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality) ## [How Much Force is Needed in your Hydraulic Cylinder?](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/column-strength) Nov 17, 2025 3:07:13 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/column-strength#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Nov%2017%2c%202025%2c%2010_21_33%20AM.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/column-strength) When designing a cylinder, it is important to consider how much force will be on the piston rod as the cylinder is extending. If too much compressive force is applied to the piston rod in extend, it will cause it to bend and buckle. Consider a coffee stirrer. When placed between two fingers and pushed on, it very easily bends. Now consider a drinking straw. While it might be longer, it also has a larger diameter, thus when placed between two fingers and pushed on with the same amount of force it does not bend as easily. In the same way piston rods will bend when the force to rod diameter ratio becomes too large. Several factors contribute to the force, and associated cylinder pressure, when this bending will begin to occur. These factors include bore size, rod diameter, mounting style, length of stroke and extra plain rod extension, and even rod material. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/column-strength) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Troubleshooting](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/troubleshooting), [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation), [Failure Analysis](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/failure-analysis), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality) ## [Hydraulic Cylinders in the Oil Industry: Power, Precision, & Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hydraulic-cylinders-in-the-oil-industry-power-precision-solutions) Oct 13, 2025 12:24:38 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hydraulic-cylinders-in-the-oil-industry-power-precision-solutions#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/Sheffer%20Cylinders%20in%20Oil%20Industry.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hydraulic-cylinders-in-the-oil-industry-power-precision-solutions) In the fast-paced and high-risk **oil and gas industry**, having reliable, durable equipment is critical to operational success. At the center of many vital systems lies a key component: the H**ydraulic Cylinder**. Whether it’s land-based drilling, offshore platforms, or refinery systems, hydraulic cylinders provide the power and control needed to operate safely and efficiently. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hydraulic-cylinders-in-the-oil-industry-power-precision-solutions) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Innovation](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/innovation), [Failure Analysis](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/failure-analysis), [Quality](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/quality), [Customer Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/customer-solutions) ## [Operating Cylinder Temperatures](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/operating-cylinder-temperatures) Aug 6, 2024 11:28:44 AM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/operating-cylinder-temperatures#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/blop%20temp.png)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/operating-cylinder-temperatures) Sheffer Cylinders are known for their high quality and reliability in a variety of applications. One important factor to consider when using these cylinders is the operating temperature. [Read more of this post](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/operating-cylinder-temperatures) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) FILED UNDER: [Application](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/application), [Customer Solutions](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/topic/customer-solutions) ## [The Purpose of Cushions on your Hydraulic Cylinders](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/cushions) Aug 25, 2020 2:46:28 PM [LEAVE A COMMENT](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/cushions#comments) [![](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/hubfs/krisztina-papp-SR5Kdmk5W0o-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.sheffercorp.com/cushions) Cushions much like the ones on your couch right now are designed to take the impact force that comes from the piston moving quickly and abruptly stop when coming in contact with the Head or Cap. While this can happen occasionally without major damage to the cylinder, over time this impact loading can cause the tie rods to fail due to fatigue loading, or can cause excess compression loading to the piston, head or cap. This causes distortion of these parts which will ultimately lead to cylinder failure. 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