Single acting cylinders - naming

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For single acting hydraulic cylinders, the terminology for specifying push or pull functions is crucial. A "push" cylinder is referred to as a "single acting cylinder" where pressure is applied to extend the rod, while a "pull" cylinder is often called a "reverse single acting cylinder." The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the cylinder types, specifically Type 1 for pushing and Type 2 for pulling. Resources such as the Bimba catalog provide guidance on how to specify these cylinders correctly. Proper naming ensures clarity in applications and procurement of the desired cylinder type.
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Hi,

For single acting hydraulic cylinders, how can I specify I need pushing cylinder? Is there a specific name for push or pull cylinders? Please let me know how should I call Cylinders of type 1 and type 2.
Code: 
|----------------------|
|               ||     |
|               ||=================== --> push
|               ||     |        rod
|--||------------------|
   ||
   
    pressure in

Type 1.
------------------------------------------------

|----------------------|
|       ||             |
|       ||=========================== <-- pull
|       ||             |        rod
|---------------||-----|
                ||
   
                 pressure in

Type 2.
 
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Look at page 1.19 in this http://www.bimba.com/pdf/catalogs/FL_OriginalLine.pdf" catalog. They tell you how to specify a pull or push cylinder.
 
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@Integral: Thank you a lot. :smile:
What I want is "Reverse Single Acting"

from http://www.universalsewing.com/tek9...s&srch=&usssearchby=header&usscriteria=299.4":
Reverse Acting Cylinders: A "pull" type cylinder where the piston rod is normally extended through the front of the cylinder. Air through the front of the cylinder moves the piston rod to the rear. When the air is exhausted an enclosed spring returns the piston rod to its normally extended position.
 
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