Are your hydraulic cylinders built to handle the pressure? In this video, we compare Prime Force hydraulic cylinders to typical industry-standard cylinders and explain why cylinder wall thickness plays a critical role in long-term reliability and performance.
Why Cylinder Wall Thickness Matters
Many hydraulic cylinders on the market use a 6.3mm cylinder wall thickness. While this may be adequate for some applications, thinner cylinder walls are more susceptible to swelling when subjected to high hydraulic pressures.
As cylinder walls expand under pressure, additional stress is placed on internal seals. Over time, this can contribute to premature seal wear, leakage, reduced efficiency, and costly repairs.
The Prime Force Advantage
Prime Force cylinders were engineered with significantly thicker cylinder walls to help withstand heavy-duty hydraulic applications.
- 600 Series Cylinders: 10mm Sidewall Thickness
- 300 Series Cylinders: 7.5mm Sidewall Thickness
- 500 Series Cylinders: 7.5mm Sidewall Thickness
- Industry Standard: Approximately 6.3mm Sidewall Thickness
The additional wall thickness helps resist swelling, maintain cylinder integrity, and reduce stress placed on seals during operation.
Benefits of Thicker Cylinder Walls
- Greater resistance to cylinder swelling
- Reduced stress on hydraulic seals
- Improved long-term reliability
- Better performance under high pressure
- Designed for demanding dump trailer and dump bed applications
Built for Hydraulic Dump Systems
Prime Force cylinders are used throughout the Primary Mover scissor hoist lineup and are designed to perform in real-world dump trailer and dump bed applications where durability matters.
When heavy loads and high pressures are involved, cylinder construction becomes one of the most important factors affecting system longevity.
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