Denomination |
Applications |
Symbol |
Single acting cylinder |
The fluid pressure is applied in one sense only (forward stroke) Back stroke: by undefined force By means of a spring |
![single-acting-cylinder](https://ahphydropneumatics.com/images/single-acting-cylinder.png) |
Double acting cylinder |
The fluid pressure is applied alternatively in two directions (forward and back stroke) |
![double-acting-cylinder](https://ahphydropneumatics.com/images/double-acting-cylinder.png) |
Differential cylinder |
The ratio between the cylinder section and the ring section of the piston near the rod is essential for the cylinder operation Double rod |
![Differential-cylinder](https://ahphydropneumatics.com/images/Differential-cylinder.png) |
Cylinder with non-adjustable cushion |
Acting from one side only Acting from both sides |
![Cylinder-with-non-adjustable](https://ahphydropneumatics.com/images/Cylinder-with-non-adjustable.png) |
Double acting telescopic cylinder
Hydraulic pressure source
Pipes
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Cylinder with several pistons which enter into each other with forward and backward movement
Control pipe (straight line for simplified representations)
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![dgp](https://ahphydropneumatics.com/images/dgp.png) |