Boom Cylinder

Boom Cylinder
Product description:

A boom cylinder is a vital hydraulic component widely used in construction machinery, mining equipment, cranes, and material handling systems. It is primarily responsible for controlling the lifting, lowering, and positioning of the boom — the main structural arm of equipment such as excavators, cranes, and concrete pumps. By converting hydraulic energy into linear motion, the boom cylinder enables powerful, precise, and stable operation under various working conditions.
hydraulic cylinders are actuators that convert hydraulic energy into linear mechanical force. They have a compact structure, high output force, and smooth operation. They are the core components for performing actions such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and pressing in various mechanical and industrial systems, and are widely used in construction machinery, metallurgy, mining, shipping, and other fields.

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Structure and Working Principle

A boom cylinder consists of several key components: the cylinder barrel, piston, piston rod, seals, and end caps. When hydraulic oil is pumped into the cylinder under pressure, it pushes the piston to move, extending or retracting the piston rod. This linear movement lifts or lowers the boom, allowing for accurate control of digging depth, lifting height, or working range. The cylinder is designed to handle high pressure and heavy loads, ensuring consistent performance and safety in demanding applications.

Materials and Manufacturing Process

Boom cylinders are made from high-quality alloy steel with excellent mechanical strength, wear resistance, and impact toughness. The cylinder barrel undergoes precision boring and honing to achieve superior surface finish and sealing performance. The piston rod is chrome plated or treated with advanced coatings like QPQ or nickel-chrome to enhance corrosion and abrasion resistance.

State-of-the-art CNC machining, automated welding, and heat treatment technologies ensure each component meets strict dimensional and strength requirements. Before assembly, all parts are thoroughly inspected to guarantee precise fit and long-term reliability. The result is a hydraulic cylinder that can withstand continuous heavy-duty operation with minimal maintenance.

Key Features and Advantages

• High Working Pressure: Designed for operating pressures up to 35 MPa or higher, providing strong lifting capacity for heavy equipment.
• Superior Sealing Performance: Uses high-quality seals (e.g., NOK, Hallite, Parker) to prevent leakage and ensure smooth operation under extreme conditions.
• Robust and Durable: Hardened surfaces and precise tolerances deliver excellent resistance to wear, vibration, and fatigue.
• Customizable Design: Boom cylinders can be tailored by bore size, stroke length, mounting type, and connection style to fit different brands and machine models.
• Smooth Operation: Advanced hydraulic design ensures low friction, fast response, and precise boom movement control.
• Easy Maintenance: Simple structure and replaceable sealing kits reduce downtime and extend service life.

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The hydraulic cylinder is an energy conversion device that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy. It is the core executive component in the hydraulic system. The hydraulic cylinder uses hydraulic oil to drive the piston to move, converting hydraulic energy into linear reciprocating motion. When the hydraulic oil enters the cylinder barrel, it pushes the piston rod to extend or retract, completing the predetermined action. The direction and speed of its movement are regulated by the hydraulic control system. The hydraulic cylinder consists of a cylinder barrel, cylinder cover, piston and piston rod, sealing device, and buffering device. According to its structure, it can be classified as piston type, plunger type, multi-stage telescopic sleeve type, and gear rack type. Hydraulic cylinders are widely used in machine tools, construction machinery, vehicles, and other fields, featuring a simple structure and smooth movement.

Boom cylinders are essential in a wide range of industries and equipment, including:

• Excavators – for controlling the lifting and lowering of the boom during digging and loading operations.
• Cranes and hoists – to manage lifting arms and ensure precise material handling.
• Concrete pumps – to control the extension and movement of the placing boom.
• Mining and agricultural machinery – for equipment requiring powerful and stable hydraulic motion.
• In each application, the boom cylinder ensures maximum efficiency, stability, and operator control.

Quality Control and Testing

• Every cylinder undergoes strict inspection and hydraulic testing before delivery. Quality assurance includes:
• Hydraulic Pressure and leakage testing under rated loads
• Dimensional accuracy verification
• Coating adhesion and corrosion resistance testing
• Fatigue and endurance testing for long-term reliability
• All products comply with ISO, DIN, and CE standards, guaranteeing consistent performance and safety in demanding industrial environments.

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Why us?

We focus on the research, development, production and sales of seamless steel pipes, special-shaped steel pipes and hydraulic cylinders. We have a complete production chain and an advanced equipment system, including piercing machines, cold drawing machines, hot rolling machines, high-precision flaw detection and testing equipment. The company has passed multiple authoritative certifications such as ISO9001, API, SGS, CCS, DNV, ABS, CE, RoHS, etc., ensuring that each product complies with international standards. We are committed to providing customers with high-quality, customizable solutions to meet diverse application needs.

Relying on our own built processing base and modern workshops, combined with multiple branches and storage centers across the country, we have achieved sufficient inventory and efficient logistics coordination, significantly shortening the delivery cycle and ensuring the rapid delivery of orders.

We have established a complete service and support system. After the order is signed, the professional after-sales team can provide timely and safe on-site guidance and technical support to ensure that customers are at ease throughout the process from procurement to use.

FAQ:

1. Do you support customized design and production?

Sure. We have a professional engineering team that can conduct customized design and production with special sizes, control systems or OEM according to your requirements.

2. How fast can you deliver?

In stock sizes, it takes 3-5 days. For customized sizes, it takes 30-35 days.

3. What payment methods do you support?

We support TT payment. Generally, 30% to 50% of the payment is made in advance, and the remaining amount is paid before shipment.

4. Can you provide material certification (MTC)?

Yes, we will provide MTC to you after production is completed to ensure that the material quality meets the standards.

5. What is the minimum order quantity?

Generally, we accept trial orders. The minimum order quantity is 1-3 tons, which can be determined according to different products.