Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinders

Where Do They Work Best?

Single acting cylinders love to help with:

• Dump trucks lifting heavy loads
• Lift platforms that go up and down
• Stadium lights that need raising and lowering
• Equipment that works better with simple controls
• Jobs where gravity can help lower things back down

Why People Choose Them

These cylinders are great because:

• They have one port, so there’s less to take care of
• They’re simpler than cylinders with two ports
• They let external force (like gravity) help do the work
• They’re easier to fix if something goes wrong
• They cost less to install and maintain

How Are They Different?

Unlike their cousins (double acting cylinders), single acting hydraulic cylinders:

• Move in one direction using fluid power
• Use gravity or weight for the return movement
• Have a simpler design
• Need less complex controls
• Work perfectly when you only need power in one direction

Where You’ll Find Them

These cylinders work hard in:

• Construction equipment
• Farm machinery
• Simple lifting systems
• Places that move materials around
• Utility equipment
• Service platforms
• Support systems that go up and down