cylinders

[Lea]

Does anyone have a good source of hydraulic cylinders, I need a couple of single acting cylinders with 6 to 10 inches of travel, all I can find are dual acting and they are too pricey for my project
Thanks in advance
Lea

 

[medic0648]

Surpluscenter.com usually has a selection of them at decent prices.

 

[PoorPlowboy]

Brian Scudder at Fit Rite Hydraulics sells affordable hyd top and side links. He might have something that will work for you. brian@fitritehydraulics.com

 

[CJONE]

Plow turn cylinders may work for you and they are usually less than $60. You did not say what bore size you need. CJ

 

[Aquamoose]

I heard that dual acting cylinders CAN be made into single acting cylinders. The rod port side is simply vented with a proper fitting to let air in & out. Call a hydraulic shop to confirm.

 

[LD1]

Yea, if you are still looking, what diameter do you need?

Snowplow cylinders come in 8" and 10" lengths, but are 1.5 and 2" diameter usually, and just thru-holes for mounting.

I have used DA cylinders with a vent plug in the rod side for SA applications also.