Forklift Fork Positioner & Side Shift Cylinder | Bore Φ40–125mm
Forklift Fork Positioner & Side Shift Cylinder
Bore Φ40–125mm · 18–25 MPa · 9 Specifications
The hydraulic cylinders inside forklift attachments that eliminate manual fork adjustment. Fork positioner cylinders set the fork spacing hydraulically — from the operator's seat — matching any pallet width in seconds. Side shift cylinders move the entire fork carriage left or right for precise load placement without repositioning the forklift.
Cylinder Models & Specifications
Four cylinder models with full specifications confirmed from sample data, plus five additional fork spacing cylinder specifications:
| Model | Bore | Rod | Stroke | Inst. Dist. | Pressure | Max | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-HCYY11112028 | Φ70 | Φ32 | 250 | 500 | 25 MPa | 35 MPa | 12.5 kg |
| EP-HCYY11112029 | Φ90 | Φ45 | 265 | 500 | 18 MPa | 24 MPa | 26 kg |
| EP-HCYY11112030 | Φ125 | Φ50 | 200 | 597 | 25 MPa | 35 MPa | 38 kg |
| EP-HCYY11112031 | Φ40 | Φ20 | 200 | 450 | 25 MPa | 35 MPa | 6 kg |
| Additional Fork Spacing Specifications | |||||||
| Fork Spacing Cyl. | Φ50 | Φ25 | 295 | 503 | — | ||
| Fork Spacing Cyl. | Φ50 | Φ28 | 750 | 1,040 | — | ||
| Fork Spacing Cyl. | Φ50 | Φ25 | 619 | 889 | — | ||
| Fork Spacing Cyl. | Φ63 | Φ32 | 855 | 1,174 | — | ||
| Side Shift Cyl. | Φ70 | Φ30 | 300 | 536 | — | ||
▲ Forklift Fork Positioner & Side Shift Cylinder | Bore Φ40–125mmProduct Photos & Dimension Drawings
EP-HCYY11112028 |
 EP-HCYY11112029 |
 EP-HCYY11112030 |
 EP-HCYY11112031 |
Fork Positioner vs Side Shift — Two Different Functions
A fork positioner adjusts the distance between the two forks. Without a positioner, the operator must dismount, pull the locking pin on each fork, manually slide the forks to the new spacing, and re-lock the pins — a process that takes 3–5 minutes per adjustment. A hydraulic fork positioner does this in seconds, from the operator's seat, controlled by a valve lever or joystick. The fork spacing cylinder sits inside the attachment frame, connected to each fork arm by a linkage mechanism.
A side shift moves the entire fork assembly — both forks together — left or right by 100–150 mm from the mast centreline. This allows the operator to fine-tune the load position without repositioning the forklift itself. The side shift cylinder is mounted horizontally across the carriage and pushes the fork carrier along a rail. It eliminates the need for precise forklift positioning on every pick and place cycle — saving time and reducing tyre wear from constant steering corrections.
Both attachment types are available as integrated units (positioner + side shift combined) or as standalone attachments. Korea Ever-Power supplies the hydraulic cylinders for all configurations. Browse the complete forklift hydraulic cylinder range.
Why Do Attachment Cylinders Operate at Higher Pressure?
The fork positioner and side shift cylinders operate at 18–25 MPa — higher than the standard forklift tilt cylinder (18.1 MPa) and steering cylinder (16 MPa). The reason is space constraint:
The cylinder must fit inside the attachment housing — there is limited space between the fork arms and the carriage frame. A smaller bore at higher pressure produces the same force as a larger bore at lower pressure, while occupying less space.
The 1.4× safety factor (25 MPa working → 35 MPa max) accounts for shock loads when the forks contact pallets, racking, or the ground during positioning. The attachment cylinder experiences more impact loading than a mast cylinder.
The EP-HCYY11112030 at Φ125 bore and 25 MPa is designed for heavy-duty clamp or rotator attachments — where the cylinder must grip, compress, or rotate loads up to several tonnes. At 38 kg, this is the heaviest cylinder in the forklift attachment range.
Key Advantages
- ⚡ Hydraulic fork adjustment from the seat — eliminates manual fork repositioning. The operator adjusts fork spacing in seconds using a valve lever, without dismounting. Saves 3–5 minutes per pallet size change.
- 9 specifications from Φ40 to Φ125 mm — covering light-duty fork spacers (Φ40, 6 kg) through heavy-duty clamp/rotator actuators (Φ125, 38 kg). One supplier for all forklift attachment cylinder requirements.
- 25 MPa / 35 MPa pressure rating — high working pressure allows compact cylinder designs that fit inside the constrained space of forklift attachment frames, while the 35 MPa burst rating handles shock loads from pallet contact.
- Side shift precision — the side shift cylinder provides 100–150 mm of lateral fork movement for precise load placement without repositioning the forklift. Reduces cycle time and tyre wear in repetitive stacking operations.
- ️ Hard-chrome rods, precision seals — the short stroke and high-frequency cycling of attachment cylinders demands excellent rod surface quality and high-performance seals. All cylinders are supplied with Ra ≤0.2 µm rod finish.
Complete Forklift Hydraulic Cylinder Family
Korea Ever-Power manufactures a complete range of forklift hydraulic cylinders — every cylinder type on the forklift, from a single source:
Tilt Cylinder — mast forward/backward pitch. 7 specs, Φ60–100 mm.
Lifting Cylinder — raises/lowers the carriage. Φ56–60 mm, stroke 1,500 mm.
Steering Cylinder — rear wheel direction. Φ65–80 mm, double-rod design.
Free-lift stage. 5 specs, Φ75–95 mm, high rod ratio.
Fork spacing + lateral adjustment. 9 specs, Φ40–125 mm.
Ultra-compact for electric/manual pallet trucks. 4 specs, Φ40–45 mm.
Why Choose Korea Ever-Power
Korea Ever-Power is a professional hydraulic cylinder manufacturer and supplier, specialising in forklift hydraulic cylinders, aerial work vehicle cylinders, mobile machinery cylinders, offshore cylinders, and industrial engineering cylinders. Our production facilities are equipped with composite machining centres, multi-station welding robots, automated assembly lines, specialised cylinder testing machines, and a dedicated quality inspection area — ensuring every cylinder meets OEM-grade performance standards.
Korea Ever-Power forklift tilt cylinders are manufactured to the same specifications and quality standards as original equipment cylinders fitted to major forklift brands worldwide. Every cylinder is 100% hydrostatic pressure tested, dimensionally inspected, and shipped with a test certificate and seal kit. Contact the Korea Ever-Power team for pricing and lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Customers Say
"Replaced fork positioner cylinders on 6 attachments with the EP-HCYY11112028. The Φ70 bore at 25 MPa provides noticeably faster fork spacing adjustment than the original cylinders. Installation distance and mounting pin positions matched exactly."
F. De Vries — Attachment Technician, Netherlands
"We use the EP-HCYY11112030 on our heavy-duty paper roll clamps. At 38 kg it's substantial, but the 25 MPa / Φ125 bore provides the clamping force we need for 2-tonne rolls. After 10 months of daily use, the seals are still tight — no leakage."
G. Rossi — Maintenance Manager, Italy
"Good quality side shift cylinder — the Φ70 bore, 300 mm stroke model. Lateral movement is smooth and precise. Cost is about 40% below the Cascade original part. Delivery was 5 weeks."
J. Kim — Forklift Service Manager, South Korea
"The EP-HCYY11112031 is the smallest cylinder in our forklift parts inventory — only 6 kg — but it handles the light-duty side shift function perfectly. We use it on our electric pallet stackers with side shift capability."
W. Nowak — Warehouse Engineer, Poland
"We now source all forklift cylinders from Korea Ever-Power — mast tilt, lifting, steering, plus the attachment positioner and side shift cylinders. Single supplier, single quality standard, simplified procurement."
A. Fernández — Fleet Procurement, Spain
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