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Hydraulic Cylinders

With our trusted network of cylinder partners, we can make any cylinder possible. Our flagship brand, Hänchen, has been producing durable testing actuators for over 100 years. Our range extends further from standard and commodity-grade cylinders to large-scale industrial actuators and everything in between.

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Series 120 Hanchen Hydraulic Cylinder

Hydraulic Test Cylinders

One of the largest testing ranges in the market, offering lightweight models for static applications or high frequency cylinders for dynamic testing.

Standard Hydraulic Cylinder

Standard Hydraulic Cylinders with a wide variety of standard dimensions, connections, and mounting options.

Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

Custom Cylinders can be specifically tailored to almost any requirements you can imagine.

MARK LIGHT hydraulic carbon fiber carbon hybrid hydraulic cylinder

Carbon Hybrid Cylinders

Up to 70% lighter than traditional steel cylinders, offering weight advantages, cost-savings, and energy efficiency in many different industries.

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What Makes Us Different?

Any Size Cylinder is Possible

From cylinders the size of a soda can to cylinders weighing over 280 tons

Large OEM Quantities or Custom Designs

Well-suited for all applications from simple construction or AG cylinders in OEM quantities to one off custom design

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Product Benefits

  • All parts of the cylinder can be customized. See range of customizations (material, type, medium, sealing, rod coating, mounting, sensors, paint, cushioning).
  • Full range of bore sizes. We cover nearly every application scale, offering 0.5-inch micro cylinders to 144-inch industrial giants.
  • Diverse solutions for your unique needs. Every project has its own challenges, and we offer cylinders built to meet them.
  • Fast turnaround to meet deadlines
  • Durable, rigid designs for high stress applications
  • Price-sensitive, affordable options for standard projects
  • Industrial builds for heavy-duty requirements
  • Smart IoT Integration options for advanced sensors and monitoring for real-time performance feedback

Applications

Carbon Hybrid Cylinders Used in Glass Transportation

In transportation, the increasing weight of glass panes and glass assemblies places greater demands on vehicle weight limits and space efficiency. As a solution, carbon hybrid cylinders have been adopted as a lighter alternative to traditional steel cylinders. 

In glass loaders, these cylinders serve two main functions. They help lift and lower the glass panes into the trailer and then hold them firmly in place during transport to prevent vibration and breakage. Since the composite housing is made of a carbon fiber and aluminum hybrid, the cylinder weight is reduced from about 26.5 lbs (12 kg) to 12 lbs (5.5 kg). This means greater payload capacity for the vehicle and lower CO₂ emissions during transit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IC-Fluid Power is a hydraulic distributor of international components.

For us, that means we help spec, procure, and ship cylinders from hydraulic manufacturers overseas. We work with you through every step of the process, finding the right cylinder, translating technical specifications into a specific model and configuration, sorting all the shipping and customs logistics, and providing engineering support post sale.

We maintain strong relationships with several hydraulic cylinder manufacturers such as Hänchen, Mark Light, and Hunger Hydraulics, so that we offer more than just a part. This allows us access to some of the lightest cylinders (Mark Light), some of the largest in the world (Hunger Hydraulics), and all of the highly specialized servo cylinders (Hänchen) in between. In fact, through Hänchen we are able to offer one of the largest ranges of testing cylinders in the world.

We work directly with the engineers and designers working on your cylinder. Because of this close relationship, we are able to coordinate faster shipments for shorter lead times if that’s a priority. Another benefit is the direct communication itself. Not only do we have access to in-depth product and design knowledge, but we also can quickly check and ask questions about production timeline.

We work with Hänchen, Mark Light, Hunger Hydraulics, and Hans Holland Hydraulik. Each manufacturers covers a different range of requirements and industries so that we can serve customers no matter their needs.

Hänchen cylinders, which are made in Germany, are known across the industry for their long service life, extremely high performance, patented sealing technologies, and their dynamic testing capabilities. They offer one of the largest ranges of servo cylinders and actuators on the market, designed specifically for the testing and simulation industry.

Mark Light offers ultra-lightweight, carbon hybrid cylinders. These cylinders are used in applications where weight savings are crucial, such as overhanging loads or mobile industries. They are nearly 70% lighter than comparable traditional steel cylinders.

Hunger Hydraulics specializes in large-scale, heavy-duty industrial cylinders. They are often customized due to their size, advanced coatings, and low-friction sealing systems. They are responsible for some of the largest and most advanced hydraulic cylinders in the world (up to 280 tons!).

Hans Holland Hydraulik supplies a cost-effective range of standard hydraulic cylinders for applications that do not require any special design constraints.

We can sell you almost any cylinder that you need. Below is a list of the cylinders we offer:

  • servo cylinders for test and simulation
  • standard replacement cylinders
  • fully customizable cylinders
  • heavy-duty cylinders
  • industrial grade cylinders
  • lightweight carbon hybrid cylinders
  • cylinder attachments, such as clamping units

We are able to provide a wide range of hydraulic cylinders for many different industries, because we represent a handful of different manufacturers.

Not sure which one is right for you? Talk to an engineer about your system requirements.

We differentiate standard, test, and custom cylinders by their use cases, dynamic performance, and customization ability.

A standard cylinder is the starting point. It is a cost-effective option when you don’t have specific design considerations for your application or when you are replacing a cylinder. It’s like buying a new car straight from the lot. They are easy to procure and cost-effective.

A test cylinder, also referred to as a servo cylinder/actuator, operates at extremely high frequencies with dynamic movement. They are often used in the test and simulation industry because their dynamic precision equates to clean data and predictable movement.

A custom cylinder can be used in any industry and can be specified to any application. Almost every part of the cylinder can be customized including the bore size, coatings, seals, sensors, and more. For a full list of customization options, see our Custom Cylinders page.

In order of importance, we ask that you have the following information when you ask for a quote: force requirements, system pressure, mounting style. Any additional details that you can provide can help us narrow down the right model and configuration more quickly. These details include the type of application, cylinder type, special seals, cylinder size, cycle time, sensors, and more.

If you are requesting a quote for a replacement, please provide the serial number found stamped into the body of the cylinder or the cylinder part number.

If you’re ready to request a quote, fill out our form here or reach out to our engineers at sales@icfluid.com.

Any size cylinder is possible, due to the array of cylinder manufacturers that we represent. We offer cylinders the size of a soda can to cylinders weighing over 280 tons. For bore sizes, we offer 0.5-inch micro cylinders to 144-inch industrial giants. To see what cylinders fit your application, contact an engineer at sales@icfluid.com.

Because we represent a handful of hydraulic cylinder manufacturers, we are proud to serve a wide variety of industries. Below are some of the most common industries:

  • Testing and Simulation
  • Aerospace
  • Robotics
  • Industrial and Automation
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy

We offer standard cylinders for applications in industrial, construction, manufacturing, material handling, entertainment, and more. Test/servo cylinders are used in the testing and simulation industries, as well as aerospace, automation, robotics, and more.

Carbon hybrid cylinders can be seen in industries where lightweight components are crucial (transportation, agriculture, exoskeletons, robotics, lifting platforms, etc.) as well as places where corrosion is a concern (maritime, offshore, agriculture). Heavy-duty, industrial cylinders are used in extreme environments such as mining, construction, oil & gas, energy, and more.

Of course, our cylinders can be applied to other industries as well. If you have an application in an industry we haven’t mentioned, talk to an engineer to see if we can find you a solution.

Standard cylinders and bulk orders: 10-14 weeks (or 5-6 weeks expedited)
Specialty test and custom cylinders: 9-18 weeks

Standard cylinders can be manufactured in 4-6 weeks. Options for shipping include sea freight (6-8 weeks standard shipping) or air freight (1-2 weeks expedited shipping).

For specialty cylinders from Germany, manufacturing times are 7-16 weeks shipped by air freight (2-week shipping).

For inquiries on large industrial projects or carbon hybrid cylinders, please reach out to our sales team at sales@icfluid.com.

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We offer several different types of sealing solutions from Viton, PTFE, Polyurethane, FPM, HNBR, EPDM, and more. Contact sales@icfluid.com for more options.

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IC-Fluid Power provides repair services from our facility in Toledo, Ohio. We can restore cylinders with damaged or scored rods, address issues from heavy loading, and perform complete overhauls as needed.

While cylinder issues are rare, we are ready to support you whenever you need it.

When you need service or repair, we issue an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number for your equipment. We ask that you ship the item to our Ohio warehouse with this number included*. After arrival, our technicians will inspect your item and create a report. Based on the inspection, you’ll receive options for repairing, new parts, or a replacement unit, along with pricing. Once you select an option, we complete the requested work and return the equipment to you.

Servicing/Repair Process
1. RMA number is issued for tracking
2. You ship item to our facility*
3. Detailed inspection and report are completed
4. Sales team provides repair or replacement options and pricing
5. Parts are installed or unit replaced, based on your choice
6. Equipment is tested and shipped back to you

*If the component is under warranty, IC-Fluid Power will cover all shipping and repair costs.

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