A real injection-mold application shows how injection pressure, punch area, holding force, preload and mechanical locking influence hydraulic cylinder selection....
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How to Design the End-of-Stroke Position of a Hydraulic Cylinder in a Three-Plate Injection Mold
Discover how a special V450CM hydraulic cylinder was engineered for a three-plate injection mold requiring 130 mm stroke, a mechanical...
Oil Leakage in Hydraulic Cylinders: Why Changing an NPT Port to BSP Is Not Always Possible
A real Vega technical application shows why changing an NPT hydraulic port to BSP is not always possible. Learn how...
Load Analysis, Cylinder Sizing, Injection Pressure and Mechanical Design
Selecting a hydraulic cylinder for an injection mold requires more than calculating force. This technical guide explains cylinder sizing, bore...
Hydraulic Fitting Thread Engagement: Why More Threads Are Not Always Better
Can a hydraulic fitting be screwed in too far? This real engineering case explains how thread engagement, internal clearances and...
When a Self-Locking Hydraulic Cylinder Is Not Enough: Choosing the Right Solution for Heavy Mold Mechanisms
Discover why a self-locking hydraulic cylinder may not be suitable for heavily loaded mold mechanisms. This real engineering case explains...
How to Properly Install a Pilot-Operated Check Valve on a Hydraulic Cylinder
Learn how to correctly install a pilot-operated check valve on a hydraulic cylinder. This real engineering case explains pilot line...
How to Choose the Correct Hydraulic Cylinder Bore: Force Calculation, Operating Pressure and Proper Sizing
Learn how to correctly size a hydraulic cylinder by calculating the required force, operating pressure and bore diameter. This real...
Why a Hydraulic Cylinder May Not Move During Testing Even When It Is Not Defective
Discover why a hydraulic cylinder may appear stuck during testing even when it is fully compliant. This real engineering case...
How to Select Hydraulic Cylinders and Magnetic Sensors for ATEX Zone 22 Applications
Selecting hydraulic cylinders for hazardous environments requires more than pressure calculations. Discover how operating temperature, ATEX certification, magnetic sensors and...