Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturers Blog: Yates Cylinders

Custom Hydraulic Cylinders: How to Customize a Cylinder for Your Application

August 12th, 2026
| Cylinders

Need a hydraulic cylinder built for your specific application? Learn how bore, stroke, mounting, materials, and other components can be customized to create the right cylinder for your equipment.

Two black hydraulic cylinders in a factory

Double-Acting vs. Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders: What’s the Difference?

July 31st, 2026
| Cylinders

When selecting a hydraulic cylinder, one of the first decisions you’ll make is whether your application requires a double-acting or single-actin...

Yates Industries Launches New 7-Day Lead Time on Mobile Hydraulic Cylinders

July 16th, 2026
| Cylinders

To help customers get back to work faster, Yates Industries is introducing a new 7-day manufacturing lead time on select custom mobile hydraulic cylin...

hydraulic cylinder drifting from heavy load

What Causes Hydraulic Cylinder Drift? Common Causes, Troubleshooting, and Prevention

July 8th, 2026
| Cylinders

In this blog, we’ll explain the most common causes of hydraulic cylinder drift, how to troubleshoot the problem, and what steps you can take to ...

Inside Yates’ Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Process: From Inspection to Final Testing

June 8th, 2026
| Cylinders

No two cylinder repairs are exactly the same—whether it’s a leaking tie rod cylinder, a scored mill duty cylinder rod, or a pneumatic cylinder sufferi...

Severe duty hydraulic cylinder in factory

What Makes a Hydraulic Cylinder “Severe Duty”? Applications and Design

May 27th, 2026
| Cylinders

What Is a Severe Duty Hydraulic Cylinder? To understand severe duty hydraulic cylinders, you must first understand that standard hydraulic cylinders c...

Common Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting Styles and Their Applications

May 13th, 2026
| Cylinders

In this guide, we’ll break down the most common hydraulic cylinder mounting styles, how they work, and where they are most commonly used. ...

Heavy-Duty vs Light-Duty Hydraulic Cylinders: Key Differences & How to Choose

April 29th, 2026
| Cylinders

When you’re choosing the correct cylinder for your application, there is more to consider than the cost. Deciding between a heavy-duty hydra...

hydraulic cylinder leaking from rod due to damaged seal

Why Is My Hydraulic Cylinder Leaking? 5 Common Causes (and How to Fix Them)

April 15th, 2026
| Cylinders

Hydraulic cylinder leaking? Discover common causes, how to fix leaks fast, and when to repair or replace your cylinder to avoid downtime.

Diagnosing Common Indirect Hydraulic Cylinder Issues

March 31st, 2026
| Cylinders

Hydraulic systems can experience performance degradation over time. Learn how to troubleshoot common, indirect issues related to the hydraulic cylinde...

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