Learn how to size a hydraulic cylinder for locking a mold slide, considering thrust force, traction force, friction, pressure and...
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Low-Pressure Hydraulic Cylinders: Special Seals and Compact Design
A technical guide to compact hydraulic cylinders for low-pressure applications, focusing on special seals, drainage, dimensional constraints and reliability in...
Hydraulic Cylinder Oil Leaks: NPT or BSP? Causes, Solutions and Correct Sealing Procedures
A practical technical guide to hydraulic cylinder oil leaks, explaining NPT and BSP connections, sealing methods, Loctite 542, fitting installation...
How to Size Hydraulic Locking Cylinders for Injection Mold Slides
A practical guide to sizing hydraulic cylinders for locking injection-mold slides, including thrust force, traction force, injection pressure, cylinder selection...
Hydraulic Cylinder Failure in Injection Molds: How Misalignment Can Cause Rod and Cartridge Fatigue
A technical guide explaining how misalignment between a hydraulic cylinder and mold slide can cause rod bending, cartridge stress, fatigue...
How to Size a Hydraulic Unscrewing System for Injection Molds
A practical guide to sizing hydraulic unscrewing systems for injection molds, covering force, torque, number of cavities, racks, pinions, transmission...
How to Calculate the Required Hydraulic Cylinder Force for an Injection Mold
Learn how to calculate the hydraulic cylinder force required in plastic injection molds by considering cavity pressure, effective surface area,...
Premature Piston Seal Wear in Hydraulic Cylinders: Causes, Tolerances and Troubleshooting
Premature piston seal wear can indicate more than a defective seal. This technical guide explains how seal compression, tolerances, cylinder...
Mechanical Switch Operating Range in Hydraulic Cylinders: How to Check the Correct Activation Position
Learn how to correctly design the operating range of a mechanical switch on a hydraulic cylinder, including contact-pin position, activation...
How Much Space Is Needed Around a Hydraulic Cylinder Mechanical Switch?
How much space is needed around a hydraulic cylinder switch? A real Vega technical case explains cable bending clearance and...