Hydraulic Cylinders by Type
Single-acting, double-acting, center-hole, low-profile and more. Find the right Power Team cylinder for the job.
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Find the Right Cylinder for the Job
The right hydraulic cylinder comes down to the direction of force, the space you have and the job you’re doing. Pick a type below to see the models, or use this quick guide to narrow it down fast.
A Quick Guide to Cylinder Types
- Single-acting: simplest and most economical; force in one direction
- Double-acting: powered push and pull with controlled retraction
- Center-hole: hollow ram for pulling, tensioning and testing
- Low-profile: big tonnage in a short body for tight spaces
- Cylinder parts: seals, kits and components to keep them all running
Need Help Choosing? Call the Experts
Tell us your load, your stroke and where you're working, and our Houston team will match you to the right Power Team cylinder. Call 832-671-0978 or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three things settle it: the direction of force, the space you have, and the job. Force in one direction is single-acting, both directions is double-acting, tight clearance is low-profile, and anything passing through the ram is center-hole.
Single-acting, double-acting, center-hole, low-profile and more, across the Power Team range.
Single-acting, because most lifting only needs force one way. Double-acting earns its keep when you have to pull, cycle fast, or control the return.
The cylinder. It is set by the load and the space, and it determines the oil volume and pressure the pump has to deliver. Choosing the pump first is how systems end up mismatched.
Yes. Tell us your load, your stroke and where you are working on 832-671-0978 and our Houston team will match it.
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Single-Acting Cylinders
The workhorse cylinder for straightforward lifting and pressing.
Double-Acting Cylinders
Hydraulic power on both the advance and the return stroke.
Center-Hole Cylinders
Hollow-plunger cylinders for pulling, tensioning and cable work.