Hydraulic cylinders are the backbone of heavy machinery—you’ll find them in construction diggers, factory assembly lines, even farm equipment. Without them, half the industrial jobs out there would grind to a halt. As a hydraulic component manufacturer that’s been around the block, HCIC doesn’t just make off-the-shelf cylinders. We build custom ones, tweaking every little detail to fit exactly what your equipment needs. Here are the four most common cylinder types we work with, and how we make them better for your operations.
HCIC’s Key Fixes & Perks
HCIC single-acting hydraulic cylinders have just one fluid port—simple, no-fuss, perfect for one-way jobs like lifting small platforms or tilting dump truck beds. Pump fluid in, and the plunger pushes out; let the pressure drop, and a sealed internal spring pulls it back in. No extra hydraulic power needed for the return stroke.
Generic single-acting cylinders always run into the same problem: springs wear out fast, and corrosive fluids eat them up. We fix that by coating the springs with anti-rust layers and using tough, leak-proof seals. Ours are compact, cheap, easy to install, and actually last in harsh work environments.
HCIC’s Custom Touches
HCIC double-acting hydraulic cylinders have two ports, so they can push and pull with equal force—ideal for excavator arms, industrial furnace doors, anything that needs precise back-and-forth movement. We make two versions: standard single-rod ones, and double-rod models for super smooth, balanced strokes.
We add reinforced ram lips to support the piston rod every time it moves, so it doesn’t bend or wear out under heavy loads. These cylinders use less energy, hold up to nonstop use, and you can tweak the stroke length easily—perfect for heavy-duty jobs like ship motor parts or factory conveyors.
HCIC’s Space-Saving Custom Builds
When you need a long stroke but don’t have much space, HCIC telescopic hydraulic cylinders are the way to go. They have five or more nested tube stages—each one smaller than the last—so they collapse down tiny but extend way out. Great for aerial work platforms, crane booms, or anything that needs to lift high in tight spots.
Sure, load capacity dips a little as each stage extends. But we use high-strength alloy steel for every tube, so it stays tough even at full stretch. We only make custom double-acting telescopic cylinders here—we build them to your exact stroke length and load needs, for jobs that generic cylinders can’t touch.
HCIC’s Easy-Maintenance Upgrades
HCIC tie-rod hydraulic cylinders use 4 to 20 high-strength threaded rods to hold the barrel, base, and head together. The more force the cylinder handles, the more tie rods we use—big bore models get up to 20. This design lets you take the whole thing apart easily for repairs, no fancy tools needed.
These are for low-to-medium pressure jobs, like bulky lifting equipment. Generic tie-rod cylinders leak a lot, but we use precision-machined rods and tight-seal gaskets to stop that. We also customize bore sizes and materials to match what you need—no one-size-fits-all here.
At HCIC, we don’t sell “one-size-fits-all” cylinders. We sit down with you, figure out your equipment’s exact needs, and build a cylinder that fits like a glove. Every cylinder we make gets put through the wringer in testing—we don’t ship anything that won’t hold up to your work.
If you need a custom hydraulic cylinder, reach out to HCIC today. For More details please email us "davidsong@mail.huachen.cc" or google search "HCIC hydraulic"
