Which end of a double-acting cylinder is pressurized to cause extension?

Study for the Basic Hydraulics Test. Master hydraulic concepts with flashcards and multiple-choice questions. Each question includes hints and explanations. Prepare effectively for your certification exam!

Multiple Choice

Which end of a double-acting cylinder is pressurized to cause extension?

Explanation:
To extend a double-acting cylinder, you pressurize the cap end. Fluid entering the cap end pushes on the piston’s cap face, driving the piston toward the rod end. Since the rod is attached to the piston, this motion pushes the rod outward, producing extension. Pressurizing the rod end would push the piston toward the cap end, retracting the rod. The cap end is simply the end opposite the rod where extension is generated, while the rod end governs retraction.

To extend a double-acting cylinder, you pressurize the cap end. Fluid entering the cap end pushes on the piston’s cap face, driving the piston toward the rod end. Since the rod is attached to the piston, this motion pushes the rod outward, producing extension. Pressurizing the rod end would push the piston toward the cap end, retracting the rod. The cap end is simply the end opposite the rod where extension is generated, while the rod end governs retraction.

More Multiple Choice Questions
Subscribe

Get the latest from Passetra

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy