Category: Cylinders

Smart Hydraulic Cylinders: What Are They and How Do They Work?

October 30th, 2026
| Cylinders

Learn how smart hydraulic cylinders work, the differences between LDTs, LRTs, and limit switches, and how hydraulic cylinder position sensors improve ...

Hydraulic Cylinder Measurement Reference Guide

How to Measure for a Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder

September 22nd, 2026
| Cylinders

Replacing your hydraulic cylinder isn’t always as simple as measuring the bore or stroke. If you’re working with an older cylinder without...

Yates Tie Rod Cylinder Configurator: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 2nd, 2026
| Cylinders

Ordering a custom tie rod cylinder can involve a lot of specifications—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. With so many options to consider, ...

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 ...

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...