Material selection for high-performance cylinders: corrosion protection and service life
Corrosion-resistant materials and precise coatings minimise downtime, reduce maintenance costs and multiply the service life of a hydraulic cylinder.
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Weld seams are weak points? How hydraulic cylinders achieve twice the load capacity thanks to deep-R
Weld seams are no longer weak points: deep-R strengthens the weld root, reduces micro-notches, minimises downtime and multiplies the service life of the hydraulic cylinder.
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Focus on piston rods: surface coatings, tensile strength and causes of failure
More service life, fewer failures: an optimized surface, high‑quality seals, and FEM‑based buckling verification turn piston rods into a long‑term solution.
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What makes ACONA's customised hydraulic solutions so special
Standard is a thing of the past: At ACONA, we develop customised hydraulic solutions that integrate seamlessly into your machines.
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Customised hydraulic cylinders vs. standard cylinders: When is custom engineering worthwhile?
When is it worth investing in a customised hydraulic cylinder? Advantages, cost factors, application limits and decision criteria at a glance.
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Safety-related design of hydraulic cylinders: standards & verification
Pressure peaks, buckling risks and temperature fluctuations place high demands on hydraulic cylinders. Standards and certifications protect systems from unplanned downtime.
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Hydraulic cylinder design explained: from the piston rod to the sealing ring
The piston rod, cylinder tube and sealing ring work together precisely to safely transmit high forces – a compact explanation of the structure of a hydraulic cylinder.
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Comparison of Stress Relief Annealing and Vibratory Stress Relief – Master's Thesis at ACONA
One of our current design engineers completed his master's thesis on the reduction of residual stresses in metallic components after manufacturing. As part of his research, he examined whether vibratory stress relief could serve as a practical and cost-effective alternative to conventional stress relief annealing at ACONA. If you would like to learn more about his findings, click here.
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