Hydraulic cylinder —a great helper for forklifts

Whether in logistics and warehousing or in daily life, forklifts are everywhere. They are mainly used for loading and unloading goods and short-distance transportation, etc. Have you ever wondered about forklifts? Such a not-so-large machine, how does it transport heavy goods to the designated place? The reason why forklifts can load and unload goods is attributed to their hydraulic systems, and the most important actuating component among them is the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder for forklift is hidden inside the forklift and is not easily detected. However, it plays a crucial role in the material handling capacity of the forklift.

The working principle of the hydraulic cylinder for forklift

The hydraulic cylinder for forklift utilizes the pressure of hydraulic oil to convert it into mechanical energy, thereby lifting or lowering the forklift's boom. When the hydraulic oil enters the cylinder, it pushes the piston inside the cylinder to move. This movement is transmitted to the lifting mechanism of the forklift, enabling it to lift or lower the load.

Types of hydraulic cylinder for forklift

Tilt cylinder

The tilt cylinder of a forklift is a double-acting hydraulic cylinder, used to push or pull the forks closer. Forklifts are generally equipped with two tilt cylinders, which can connect the left and right fixed guide rails of the column assembly to the frame and prevent the columns from bending left and right during the operation of the forklift. The forks of a forklift can be adjusted in angle by tilting the hydraulic cylinder, which enables the forklift to better adapt to different working environments and improve work efficiency.

Lift cylinder

Forklifts lift and unload goods by lifting the hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic system drives the forklift to lift the hydraulic cylinder, converting hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, enabling the forklift to lift and lower goods quickly and smoothly. The lift cylinder of the forklift adopts high-strength materials and precise manufacturing processes, ensuring the working efficiency of the forklift.

Power steering cylinder

The left and right steering power of a forklift comes from the forklift's steering cylinder. The steering cylinder of a forklift can apply equal force in opposite directions, thereby changing the Angle of the wheels and achieving the steering of the forklift. The precise movement of the steering cylinder improves the accuracy of operation.

The hydraulic cylinder for forklift is of vital importance to its operation. Without it, the forklift cannot perform various loading and unloading tasks. The hydraulic system, including the hydraulic cylinder, ensures the safe and efficient operation of forklifts. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the appropriate type of forklift hydraulic cylinder. TOLENG can provide high-quality hydraulic cylinders for your forklifts. If you have any needs, please contact us at sale01@phtl.cn.