Difference Between Single and Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
The hydraulic cylinders are divided into different types as these cylinders are being used in various different industries. The hydraulic cylinder manufacturers have made small to big changes to make these cylinders suitable for each application. The changes have done in structure, size, fuel type and mechanism. The hydraulic cylinder manufacturers have designed five types of hydraulic cylinders which are tie-rod cylinder, welded rod cylinder, telescopic cylinders, single-acting cylinder, and double-acting cylinder. We will discuss the difference between single and double-acting cylinders: The Direction of Force : Single acting cylinders can only generate the force in a single form. Either they can be used to push or pull, but the double-acting cylinders perform both actions. Double-acting cylinders can create the force to push and pull piston at a single mechanism. Industrial Use : The use of single-acting cylinders are common in the industry where single direction force is req...