Hydraulic Cylinder Locking Mechanism

Self locking cylinders and brake cylinders allow designers to defeat common barriers associated with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Hydraulic cylinder locking mechanism. Repeatable precise positioning along with high force holding capability is now attainable with pfa self locking cylinders. Designed to fit nfpa cylinders actuators. The metal on metal positive lock ensures hard contact repeatability and maintains position independent of system. The rch clamps with mechanical springs and is released with hydraulic pressure.

Careful attention must be paid to the maximum load rating of the lock mechanism. Hydraulic cylinders get their power from pressurized hydraulic fluid which is typically oil the hydraulic cylinder consists of a cylinder barrel in which a piston connected to a piston rod moves back and forth. The barrel is closed on one end by the cylinder bottom also called the cap and the other end by the cylinder head also called the gland where the piston rod comes out. Hc self locking hydraulic cylinder series are double directions moving hydraulic cylinder with advanced technology the cylinder has to be locked when working.

Pneumatic and hydraulic locking cylinders are available upon request. Compressed air is required to release the lock allowing the cylinder to stroke. Supported by cylinder pressure and not lock mechanism at the time load is released the 1 8 npt port in the end cap containing the lock mechanism should be used as follows. The type of lock will hold the piston rod at any point in the stroke.