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Rexroth Centerline Mounting

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Rexroth Centerline Mounting The three mounting that you see on the diagram are better for helping your cylinder mounting not to sag on the power extension stroke. The hard lined machine frame members have to be present to prevent misalignment under loads. The path of the rod end needs to be linear and be led thru if possible. Long support extension of the rod end needs to be avoided. Also, long stroke cylinders that have fixed end mounts will need a little more support at the free end of the cylinder body. Look the diagrams over, if you have further...

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Rexroth Cylinder Extended Key Plate

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Rexroth Cylinder Extended Key Plate There are an assortment of thrust key mountings that are available on the M52, M54 and M57 cylinders. It gets rid of the need for bolts or external keys to extend itself to carry the thrust load. The head plate is up under the head surface of the cylinder and is fitted to a key key way pressed into the mounting surface of the machine member. Below is a diagram that can help with all this.But if you need further assistance, by all means call us at 800-361-0068sales@hydrostatic-transmission.com

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Vickers Pressure Compensated Flow Controls

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Vickers Pressure Compensated Flow Controls Vickers offers different flow controls:non compensatorspressure compensated valveswith or without reverse free flow checkadjustable or pre setpriority kinds with a bypassvelocity fuses – pipe break valvesflow dividers and combiners FDC3 is a valve that helps vehicles corner and make sure that if a wheel spins out, your other wheels will keep driving. FDC1 is a valve is good for giving pressure flow to two sub circuits from a single pump, it is not good for differential. If you need more facts on this subject, let us know by calling 800-361-0068sales@hydrostatic-transmission.com

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Rexroth Standard Cylinder Options

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Rexroth Standard Cylinder Options Charts below give the operating pressures by bore size. It also gives other helpful info ranging from mounting to double end rods.So if you need further information on this, we would be glad to help you.We could also repair your cylinders for you. Call anytime and get a Quote.You can reach us at 8000-361-0068sales@hydrostatic-transmission.comYou can email us your questions or send in a picture of your unit.

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Rexroth Design Features for a 5″- 6″ Pneumatic Cylinder

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Rexroth Design Features for a 5″- 6″ Pneumatic Cylinder Pressure ratings – 200 psiTemperature rating – 0 degree F to 160 degree F ambientMountings – integral mounting and ten other availableCushioning – optional both ends for all bore sizes. And no cushioning under 3″Tie rods – 3030 stainless steel furnished as standardPorts – NPTF dryseal tapered threadsTube – hard anodized alloy aluminum for lighter weights, for higher make sure corrosion resistantPiston Rod – 100000 PSI chrome platedRod end threads – KK.1 male thread Diagram will go into detail about each part. If further assistance is needed on this, call us...

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