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Yates Cylinders Steels the Show at AISTech

June 3rd, 2024
| Events

Yates Cylinders was part of this year’s AISTech conference in Columbus, OH. Learn more about the company’s contribution to the event.

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Yates Cylinders Steels the Show at AISTech

June 3rd, 2024

5 Important Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild Tips

January 31st, 2023

Selecting an Industrial Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Shop

January 13th, 2023

Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Repacking a Hydraulic Cylinder

September 29th, 2022

Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Identifying Parts of Hydraulic Cylinders

August 19th, 2022

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5 Important Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild Tips

January 31st, 2023
| Cylinders

Pressure drops, excessive leaking, visible fractures, cracks, or dents on the piston or piston rod, broken seals, or corrosion anywhere on the cylinde...

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Selecting an Industrial Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Shop

January 13th, 2023
| Cylinders

Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders are constantly exposed to the elements and can sometimes break, crack, or fracture from repeated use. When that occurs,...

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Heavy Duty Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Repacking a Hydraulic Cylinder

September 29th, 2022
| Cylinders

A hydraulic cylinder is an actuator that uses hydraulic fluid to move linearly and produce unidirectional force. These types of cylinders have a wide ...

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Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Identifying Parts of Hydraulic Cylinders

August 19th, 2022
| Cylinders

When one hydraulic cylinder part fails, it will usually impact the performance of other parts. That’s why all hydraulic cylinder repairs require a ful...

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Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: How to Size a Hydraulic Cylinder

July 12th, 2022
| Cylinders

Hydraulic machinery and equipment are the workhorse of many manufacturing, agricultural, construction, forestry, and mining industries. Knowing how to...

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Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Hydraulic Terminology

June 21st, 2022
| Cylinders

Check out our list of common hydraulic terminology used in the manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, and construction industries. A-C...

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Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Sizing a Replacement

June 8th, 2022
| Cylinders

There are countless sizes and types of hydraulic cylinders, which is why it’s important to size them before purchasing a replacement. If you’re not fa...

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Hydraulic Cylinder Guide: Seal Kits

June 8th, 2022
| Cylinders

Seal kits are used to close gaps between components in hydraulic cylinders. Closing these gaps is essential because seals are responsible for maintain...

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How Long Does It Take to Rebuild a Hydraulic Cylinder?

March 31st, 2022
| Cylinders

It can take anywhere from 2-5 days to repair or rebuild a hydraulic cylinder. Sometimes, it can even take a full week. It all depends on what damage t...

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