Hydraulic cylinders have a single use, but many applications. They are used in various types of heavy machinery vehicles like bulldozers and cranes, as well as automotive lifts and hydraulic jacks, and even amusement park rides.
A key function for many cylinder applications is load holding. In load holding applications, safety is a key concern. Load holding valves are often incorporated into the cylinder design.
Learn more about these hydraulic systems, how the valve and cylinder work together, safety applications, and how load holding hydraulic cylinders benefit OEMs.
Defining Load Holding and Real-World Examples
Load holding is the capability of a structure to move with control and stay in specific positions during use.
These types of systems are found in many industries and types of equipment including construction applications, man-lifts, and aerial baskets.
How Hydraulic Cylinders and Load Holding Valves Work Together
Safety Applications
Load holding hydraulic cylinders are an important part of the safety equation in any environment. These specialized cylinders bring multiple features that are intended and expected to keep equipment, job sites, garages, and other areas safe.
These specialized cylinders act as a fail-safe option if a hydraulic hose ruptures. A ruptured hose could lead to a boom collapse or a load drop.
But these specialized cylinders offer more than just fail-safe options — they offer preventative measures as well.
Controlled movement: As a machine begins to either raise or lower its load, the load holding hydraulic cylinder keeps the mechanism steady with a controlled release of hydraulic fluid.
Pressure relief: When used in machines in outdoor environments, the cylinders provide pressure relief that changes based on temperature and other factors, allowing fluid to move out of the cylinder.
OEMs and Load Holding Hydraulic Cylinders
With safety always being the number one priority, there are a few other reasons why OEMs should value high-quality load holding hydraulic cylinders.
Maintaining Compliance
OEMs are held to strict quality standards, and there are no shortcuts to maintaining compliance. Having the right hydraulic systems in place helps OEMs eliminate costly errors and deliver high-quality products to customers.
Keeping Costs Down
By choosing an OEM for load holding hydraulic cylinders, customers bypass aftermarket alternatives which have proven to be more expensive. OEMs keep costs down, even with custom solutions, because they are able to create products at a larger scale thanks to specialized machinery.
Why OEMs Should Turn to Aurelius Manufacturing
Aurelius Manufacturing can incorporate load holding valves into a cylinder designed to your exact specification. Integrating the valve manifold into the cylinder design eliminates the need to buy and assemble additional components, eliminates leak points, positions the block and valves in the most convenient location, and produces the most economical design for your application.
Aurelius Manufacturing has been an industry leader specializing in hydraulic cylinders with load holding capacity. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted and reliable manufacturer of these parts and many other cylinder types.
Connect with us today ahead of your next project and learn more about our capabilities. From standard to customized options, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.
