A real Customer case explains how to calculate unscrewing force and correctly size the hydraulic cylinder, rack, pinion and gear...
Tag Archives: Hydraulic Cylinder
Why the V260 Must Use the Correct Hydraulic Fluid: A Customer Case on Mineral Oil and Fluid Compatibility
A real Customer case explains why the V260 must use ISO VG46 mineral oil and why hydraulic-fluid compatibility is critical...
How to Connect Hydraulic Cylinders with NPT and BSP/NPT Connections
Learn how Vega solves a Customer's hydraulic connection requirement using NPT and BSP/NPT connections, Loctite 542, copper seals and a...
Why Self-Locking Hydraulic Cylinder Locking Segments Can Break: Causes, Diagnosis and Prevention
Discover the main causes of broken locking segments in self-locking hydraulic cylinders, including excessive speed, preload and overload....
How to Select a Hydraulic Cylinder to Hold a Mold Core During Injection
Learn how to select a hydraulic cylinder for holding a mold core during injection by calculating thrust force, cavity pressure,...
How to Select a Hydraulic Locking Cylinder for an Injection Mold: A Real Engineering Case Study
A real injection mold engineering case showing how wedge angle, cavity pressure, plastic adhesion and friction affect hydraulic locking cylinder...
Hydraulic Cylinder Oil Leakage in Injection Molds
A real Vega technical case explains how to investigate oil leakage from hydraulic cylinders installed in injection molds, distinguishing O-ring...
When Should You Use a Hydraulic Pressure Intensifier Instead of Increasing System Pressure?
Should you increase the pressure of an entire hydraulic system or use a pressure intensifier? This real engineering case explains...
Why Servo Hydraulic Machines Need Pilot-Operated Check Valves
Can a hydraulic locking cylinder remain securely locked after a servo-controlled injection molding machine switches off the hydraulic pump? This...
Does Hydraulic Port Diameter Affect Cylinder Speed?
Does increasing the hydraulic port diameter always make a cylinder faster? Through a real engineering discussion with Faurecia, the Vega...