Technical articles
Selection methods, fault diagnosis and specification guidance written by the HCIC engineering team, with the figures used in production.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
A practical selection method for hydraulic cylinders: starting from the required push/pull load, then working back through working pressure, bore diameter, rod diameter and stroke.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
A diagnostic guide for common hydraulic cylinder faults: slow motion, drift, judder, and cylinders that will not retract fully.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
The two standard hydraulic cylinder constructions compared on strength, weight, repairability and cost, with guidance on which applications each one suits.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
How telescopic cylinder stages change the achievable stroke, how the load rating falls with extension, and what to check before specifying one for a tipper body.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
A checklist for ordering a replacement cylinder without the original drawing: which dimensions to measure, which mounting standards matter, and how to check compatibility.
Technical article · 2026-11-03
What the HCIC warranty covers, what it excludes, and the checks to carry out when a cylinder arrives so a claim is not delayed.