Hydraulic piston/ram diagrams or schematics?

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This discussion focuses on hydraulic piston and ram diagrams, emphasizing the distinction between single-acting and double-acting cylinders. A single-acting ram utilizes the working fluid on the entire cross-sectional area of the rod, while cylinders can operate in both single and double-acting modes. The Parker website is highlighted as a valuable resource for accessing interactive catalogs and schematics related to hydraulic systems.

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Can anyone lead me to some good hydraulic piston/ram diagrams or schematics?
thank you
 
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As far as schematics go, they're all pretty similar. A ram is single acting, and has the working fluid act on the entire cross sectional area of the rod. Conversely, a cylinder may be single or double acting.

Can you be more specific about what you're after? The Parker website (http://www.parker.com) has a good interactive catalogue with schematics.
 
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