HOW DO YOU INSTALL A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER?
Hydraulic cylinders are available in a variety of styles and can be mounted in numerous ways. While they come in countless variations, they are usually built to certain standards. A basic cylinder has no mounts, so users typically specify the necessary mounting type and hardware when purchasing a cylinder. Three general styles include cylinders that have: • Fixed mounts that absorb force along the centerline of a cylinder. • Fixed mounts that do not absorb force along the centerline. • Pivot mounts that drive a load in a curved path. Here’s a look at some of the most common variants. Flange mounts: Front flange mount (designated MF1), front flange extra mount (MF5), and front head flange mount (ME5) are all methods of mounting the cylinder off of, or part of, the head itself. MF1 has a rectangular flange attached to the head, which extends from the sides of the cylinder, and the MF5 has a larger square flange extending in all directions, which provides extra str...