White Paper – Hydraulic Cylinder Design: Preventing Side Loading

Hydraulic Cylinder Design: Preventing Side Loading
by James Czegledi, Engineering Manager, Peninsular Cylinder, Co.

Quality-built hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders are designed to last for long life, and when installed and maintained properly, cylinders are expect

ed to meet or exceed projected lifecycles. However, misalignment or side load on the rod bearing or the piston can cause premature damage leading to cylinder failure.

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