A Customer case shows how to diagnose synchronization problems in multiple hydraulic cylinders by checking oil-flow balance, manufacturing tolerances, piston...
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Selecting a Hydraulic Cylinder for 500 kN Force at High Cycle Frequency
A Customer case shows why 500 kN force, 200 mm stroke and 10 Hz frequency create demanding hydraulic requirements and...
Adding a Stroke Reducer to a V220CC Hydraulic Cylinder: A Practical Customer Solution
A Customer case shows how an existing V220CC hydraulic cylinder with a 150 mm stroke can be adapted to a...
Broken Self-Locking Hydraulic Cylinder: How to Investigate the Real Cause of a Failure
A Customer case shows how Vega investigated a broken self-locking hydraulic cylinder by analyzing hardness, pressure, preload, cycles, mounting and...
How to Size a Hydraulic Cylinder for Thread Unscrewing: A Customer Case
A real Customer case explains how to calculate unscrewing force and correctly size the hydraulic cylinder, rack, pinion and gear...
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...
Long-Rod Hydraulic Cylinders for Injection Mold Slides: Why Alignment Is Critical
A real Customer case shows why a longer hydraulic-cylinder rod requires careful alignment between the cylinder and the injection mold...
How to Protect a Self-Locking Hydraulic Cylinder from Overpressure, Shock and Premature Wear: A Customer Case
A real Customer case shows how hydraulic pressure, flow control, end-of-stroke speed and mechanical locking affect the reliability of hydraulic...
How to Size a Hydraulic Cylinder for Thread Unscrewing in Injection Molds: A Customer Case
A real Customer case shows how Vega calculates the pulling force required to unscrew threaded components and select the appropriate...
How to Select the Right Hydraulic Cylinder for Injection Mold Slides: A Real Customer Case
A real Customer case shows how Vega calculates thrust and traction forces to select the correct hydraulic cylinders for injection...