Stop buying tie-rod junk. HCIC double-acting welded cross-tube hydraulic cylinders rams handle the site abuse standard cylinders can't.
Tie-rod cylinders are fine for a clean factory floor. But if you’re pushing a skid steer through rocks or lifting a heavy plow, you need the rigidity of a welded joint. At HCIC, our double-acting welded cross-tube hydraulic cylinders are built for the heavy-duty grind. We’ve eliminated the bulky rods and nuts that vibrate loose. Instead, we use precision-welded end caps that create a slimmer, tougher profile. This means you can fit more lifting power into tighter spaces without worrying about a catastrophic bolt failure mid-shift.
| Feature | HCIC Ultra-Duty Specification |
|---|---|
| Bore Range | 2.0" to 5.0" (Standard Stock) |
| Rod Material | Hard Chrome Plated, ASTM A572 Grade 50 |
| Max Pressure | 3,000 PSI (Continuous) |
| Mounting | Heavy-Duty Welded Cross-Tube with Grease Zerks |
| Seal Kit | Hallite High-Pressure Polyurethane + NBR |
| Endurance Test | 100,000 Cycles without bypass |
The Industry Workhorse:
Q: My pins are wearing out too fast. Is it the cylinder?
A: Usually, it’s a lack of lubrication or loose tolerances in the cross-tube. We use heavy-wall tubing for our mounts and include grease zerks to ensure a "zero-slop" fit that lasts years, not months.
Q: Can I use these for a log splitter?
A: Absolutely. The welded design handles the high-frequency shock loads of wood splitting far better than any tie-rod cylinder.
Q: Do you offer custom strokes?
A: We stock standard sizes for 24-hour shipping, but our engineering team can custom-weld any stroke length you need for specialized OEM machinery.
