Spruce Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hey all, Just wondering if anybody had a source for hydraulic cylinders, such as could be used in a forging press, for a reasonable amount? I got the Batson book, and man, apparently the prices for components were much cheaper in 1994. The recomended cylinder would be something close to a 5" bore, 8" stroke, double acting, tie rod cylinder. Anybody have any of those floating around? Or know of a good source for them? Or something they can be pilfered from which you might conceivably find at a junk yard? Spruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm sorry but I don't know of any scrapyards in Australia---or are you in South Africa? England? Chile? China? Canada? Here in the United States many of the farm implement places in farm country have boneyards with a lot of hydraulics around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Assuming you're in the US, these are the folks I 'go to' first when I need Hyd stuff............. http://www.surpluscenter.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Good Morning, Princess Auto has the best prices on hydraulic components in Canada. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I can also reccomend Baily Sales in Knoxville Tn if in the US. They have their own line of tie rod cylinders, and also sell Barnes two stage pumps as well as all the other components like bell housings to connect pumps to prime movers and valves. Phone is 1-800-800-1810 and they have a web site. I just checked an a new 3000 psi tie rod ag style cylinder 5" x 8" with clevis is $222 at Baily sales and an 11 gPM 2 stage pump was &79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 5" bore seems to be the largest stock size availble. Is there a source of 5 1/2 or 6" bore tie rod cylinders off the shelf. I have checked all of the sources that have been referenced here and have not found anyting other than welded cylinders in the larger bores. Is there some sort of limitation imposed by the tie rod system ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poleframer Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Not to my knowledge, I have a Parker 6" 3000psi rated tie rod cylinder in my forging press. It was a 20" stroke, too tall for my want of a bottom up press, so I turned down the tube and re-threaded the bolts to 14 inch. I could get the numbers off the tag if that helps in your search. I know you'll hate me for this, but my friend got 2 of them for 100 bucks each at the scrap yard, we built 2 presses around them, I cut them down (the 3.5" rods were fun to cut), I think the tie rods were 1 inch thick, one end threaded about 2 inches into the flat bottom block, so I put the threads I cut into that, and used the factory nuts on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Not to my knowledge, I have a Parker 6" 3000psi rated tie rod cylinder in my forging press. It was a 20" stroke, too tall for my want of a bottom up press, so I turned down the tube and re-threaded the bolts to 14 inch. I could get the numbers off the tag if that helps in your search. I know you'll hate me for this, but my friend got 2 of them for 100 bucks each at the scrap yard, we built 2 presses around them, I cut them down (the 3.5" rods were fun to cut), I think the tie rods were 1 inch thick, one end threaded about 2 inches into the flat bottom block, so I put the threads I cut into that, and used the factory nuts on the top. Thank You for the lead. I will check with Parker and see what they have to say. So far as your being lucky with your junk yard find . That makes me smile. Maybe some of your luck will rub off on this me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpearson Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Parker Tie Rod Hydraulic Cylinders are available in a range of bore sizes for medium and heavy duty service. Each series offers a range of mounting options, superior performance, and durability. Use the comparison chart and click below on any of the products for more information. Series Bore Stroke Range** Max Pressure Type 2HX 2" - 8" Up to 72" 3000 psi Heavy Duty, Electrohydraulic 3H 7" - 8" Up to 120" 3000 psi Heavy Duty 3H Large Bore 10" - 20"* Up to 120" 3000 psi Heavy Duty, Large Bore 3L 1" - 8" Up to 120" 1000 psi Medium Duty HMI 25- 200mm Up to 3048mm 3000 psi Heavy Duty, Metric ISO 6020/2 VH 2-1/2" - 8" Up to 72" 3000 psi Heavy Duty Wave Scale 1/2" - 8" Up to 100" 3000 psi LDT *Consut catalog for pressure rating limits, e.g. mounting specific pressure limitations**Consult factory for longer stroke sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 plenty here, call in tomorrow morning and I will show you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Furrer Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have several cylinders on hand from 5" up to 14" diameter. You never know what one will be of use. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have quite a few spare cylinders, if you want to pop around we could probably come to some arrangement.Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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