{"id":2567,"date":"2026-07-01T06:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/product\/aerial-work-platform-steering-cylinder\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T06:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:03:27","slug":"aerial-work-platform-steering-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/produk\/aerial-work-platform-steering-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerial Work Platform Steering Cylinder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n \"Self-propelled<\/p>\n
\n Aerial Work Platform \u00b7 6th of 7<\/span><\/p>\n

Aerial Work Platform
Steering Cylinder<\/h2>\n

The operator stands in the basket, 30 metres above the wheels, steering with a joystick \u2014 no mechanical linkage, no steering wheel, no direct line of sight. The steering cylinder must translate tiny joystick movements into precise wheel turns at walking speed on polished concrete.<\/p>\n

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63\u2013200mm<\/span>Bore<\/span><\/div>\n
\u22641,000mm<\/span>Stroke<\/span><\/div>\n
0\u20136 km\/h<\/span>Walking Speed<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Joystick at 30 Metres, Wheels at Ground Level \u2014 Remote Steering Without Line of Sight<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n \"Aerial<\/p>\n

The crane steering cylinder (#23) responds to a steering wheel with direct mechanical feedback \u2014 the driver feels the road through the wheel. The mining steering cylinder (#28) overcomes massive tyre friction on gravel \u2014 brute force is the priority. The aerial platform steering cylinder operates in a completely different paradigm: the operator is in the basket, 20\u201340 metres above the ground, steering the chassis by pushing a joystick \u2014 no mechanical linkage, no haptic feedback, no direct view of the wheels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The operator judges the steering angle by looking down from the basket at the chassis below \u2014 a perspective distorted by height, parallax, and the boom structure. The steering cylinder must respond proportionally and predictably to the joystick signal: small joystick deflection = small wheel turn, medium deflection = medium turn, full deflection = full lock. Any non-linearity, dead-band, or overshoot makes the machine feel unpredictable from the basket \u2014 and the operator overcorrects, weaving between racking columns instead of driving a straight line.<\/p>\n

Korea Ever-Power manufactures the steering cylinder with the bore finish, seal friction, and response characteristics that joystick-from-basket control demands, as the sixth of seven aerial work platform hydraulic cylinders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Product<\/td>\nAerial Work Platform Steering Cylinder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Function<\/td>\nSteering system for chassis tyres (joystick-controlled)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore<\/td>\n63 mm \u2013 200 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rod<\/td>\n36 mm \u2013 140 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stroke<\/td>\n\u2264 1,000 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Pressure<\/td>\n30 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nSelf-propelled boom lift, scissor lift<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certification<\/td>\nISO 9001 \u00b7 EN 280 \/ ANSI A92 compatible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Indoor Navigation \u2014 Polished Floors, Non-Marking Tyres, 50 mm Clearance<\/h2>\n
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Bore finish Ra 0.1 \u00b5m \u2014 the finest in the catalogue<\/strong><\/p>\n

At walking speed on polished concrete with non-marking tyres, the steering forces are minimal \u2014 the cylinder operates at 5\u201315% of its pressure capacity. At this low pressure, seal friction dominates the response. A Ra 0.2 \u00b5m bore (standard for all other products) produces noticeable stick-slip at low speed. Korea Ever-Power hones the steering cylinder bore to Ra 0.1 \u00b5m \u2014 the finest finish in the entire 31-product catalogue \u2014 to eliminate stick-slip at walking speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dual control stations \u2014 basket and ground level<\/strong><\/p>\n

A joystick in the basket (for drive-while-elevated) and a second control at ground level (for transport and trailer loading). The steering cylinder must respond identically to both \u2014 same sensitivity, same proportionality, same turn rate. If the ground-level control feels different from the basket control, the operator will misjudge steering angles when switching between stations. Contact Korea Ever-Power<\/a> for platform steering specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

\"Self-propelled<\/section>\n
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Manufacturing Process<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bore (63\u2013200 mm) honed to Ra 0.1 \u00b5m \u2014 the finest specification in the Korea Ever-Power mobile machinery catalogue. PTFE-composite guide rings eliminate metal-to-metal contact. Low-friction polyurethane seals selected for near-zero breakaway friction at 5\u201315% of rated pressure. Chrome 50 \u00b5m. Seals rated -30 \u00b0C to +80 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n

Every steering cylinder is hydrostatic tested at 45 MPa and proportional-response tested \u2014 the cylinder is connected to a proportional valve, and the extension rate is measured at 10 valve opening positions (5%, 10%, 15%\u2026 50% of full opening). The response must be linear (\u00b110%) across the entire range \u2014 ensuring the joystick-to-wheel relationship is predictable from the basket.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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OEM & ODM<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What You Provide<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Platform model, chassis type, steering geometry (Ackermann\/parallel), wheel size, tyre type (non-marking\/standard), required steering angle, bore\/rod\/stroke, system pressure, proportional valve specification, joystick response curve, and steering linkage drawing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What the Factory Delivers<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Steering cylinder with Ra 0.1 \u00b5m bore finish, PTFE guides, low-friction seals, 50 \u00b5m chrome, and mounting dimensions. Hydrostatic + proportional-response test certificate. Seal kits. Browse the mobile machinery cylinder family<\/a> and the Korea Ever-Power catalogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Workshop\"<\/section>\n

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FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Can the platform steer while the boom is elevated with workers?<\/h3>\n

Yes \u2014 most self-propelled boom lifts allow drive-while-elevated at reduced speed (0.5\u20131.5 km\/h). The steering cylinder operates normally during this mode. The platform’s tilt sensor monitors chassis lean during turns \u2014 if the lean exceeds the safe limit (typically 3\u20135\u00b0), the safety system stops the drive and steering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Ra 0.1 \u00b5m instead of the standard 0.2 \u00b5m?<\/h3>\n

At walking speed on smooth floors, the steering operates at very low pressure (5\u201315% of rated). At this low pressure, the oil film between the seal and the bore is extremely thin \u2014 any bore roughness is transmitted through the film as friction. A finer bore finish (0.1 vs 0.2 \u00b5m) halves the friction at low pressure, eliminating the stick-slip that makes joystick steering feel jerky and unpredictable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do scissor lifts use the same steering cylinder as boom lifts?<\/h3>\n

Similar specification but smaller \u2014 scissor lifts typically use 63\u2013100 mm bore (lighter machine, shorter wheelbase). Boom lifts use 100\u2013200 mm bore. Both share the same response requirements: low-speed precision on indoor floors with joystick control. Korea Ever-Power supplies both ranges. Browse telescopic cylinders<\/a> and forklift cylinders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Related Categories<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\"Telescopic\"<\/div>\n
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Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Dump truck, trailer, hoist.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Forklift\"<\/div>\n
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Forklift Hydraulic Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Lift, tilt, steer \u2014 OEM.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"AWV\"<\/div>\n
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Aerial Work Vehicle Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Scissor, boom, platforms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Aerial work platform steering cylinder \u2014 controls wheel direction on self-propelled boom lifts and scissor lifts. Operating at walking speed (0\u20136 km\/h) in confined indoor and outdoor spaces, this cylinder navigates warehouses, factory floors, and building interiors where a single wrong turn can damage finished surfaces, racking, or equipment. Controlled by a joystick in the basket \u2014 not a steering wheel \u2014 with the operator standing 20\u201340 metres above the wheels. Bore 63\u2013200 mm, stroke \u22641,000 mm, 30 MPa. Korea Ever-Power. ISO 9001. OEM & ODM.<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":2568,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[854],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2567","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-mobile-machinery-hydraulic-cylinders","pa_editor-cxm","first","instock","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2567"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2567"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}