Learn how to diagnose repeated magnetic sensor failures on hydraulic cylinders by checking temperature, voltage, wiring, magnetic field and electrical...
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How to Calculate the Correct Hydraulic Cylinder for Core Retraction in an Injection Mold
Learn how to calculate thrust and extraction forces and select the correct hydraulic cylinder for core retraction in injection molds....
Special-Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders: Fixing Holes, Mounting Dimensions and Custom Configurations
Learn how special-stroke hydraulic cylinders can be customized by checking stroke, mounting dimensions, fixing holes and cylinder stability....
MFA Rod Accessories for Hydraulic Cylinders: Material, Hardness and Tooling for Proper Installation
Learn about MFA rod accessories for hydraulic cylinders, including material, hardness and how to solve tooling problems during installation....
How to Connect Hydraulic Cylinder Position Switches to a Two-Wire Machine
Learn how to select and connect hydraulic-cylinder position switches when an injection molding machine uses a two-wire electrical input....
Replacing an Electric Actuator with a Pneumatic Cylinder for a Clean-Environment Application
A Vega engineering case shows how an electric actuator can be replaced by a pneumatic cylinder when stroke, force and...
Replacing a Hydraulic Unscrewing Device: From Dimensional Requirements to a Suitable Vega Solution
How to select a hydraulic unscrewing cylinder for injection molds by evaluating bore, stroke, force, space, sensing and complete system...
Oil Leakage and Cushioning Problems: How to Identify the Real Cause
A Vega Customer Case explains how missing cartridge static O-rings caused oil leakage and why identifying the real leakage path...
How to Correctly Adjust Hydraulic Cylinder Cushioning and Prevent Seal Damage
A Vega Customer Case shows how incorrect cushioning adjustment can damage seals and cause oil leakage, and explains the correct...
Can a Hydraulic Cylinder Be Used with Compressed Air Instead of Oil?
A Vega Customer Case explains what changes when a hydraulic cylinder is operated with compressed air instead of oil, including...