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HEAVY-DUTY<\/span>
\n100 kg CLASS<\/span>
\nOEM CUSTOM<\/span><\/div>\n

Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Tilt Cylinder for Industrial Vehicles<\/h2>\n

Standard forklift tilt cylinders top out at 22 kg and \u03a6100 bore \u2014 enough for the 10-tonne class. Beyond that, the mast assemblies grow into multi-tonne structures that require tilt cylinders with bore diameters of \u03a6120 to \u03a6200+, strokes exceeding 300 mm, and working pressures up to 30 MPa. A single heavy-duty tilt cylinder at 100 kg delivers more force than a pair of standard tilt cylinders combined. Korea Ever-Power produces these heavy-duty cylinders as OEM custom builds \u2014 because at this size, no two vehicle platforms share the same bore, stroke, mounting geometry, or port configuration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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100<\/div>\n
kg Reference Weight<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u03a6120+<\/div>\n
Bore Range (mm)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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30<\/div>\n
MPa Max<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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25<\/div>\n
Components<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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When Standard Forklift Cylinders Reach Their Limit<\/h2>\n

The standard forklift hydraulic cylinder<\/a> catalogue covers machines from 1.5 to 10 tonnes. Above that, the physics changes. A 25-tonne container handler’s mast assembly weighs 3,000\u20135,000 kg. Tilting that mass 6\u00b0 forward requires 150\u2013250 kN of cylinder force \u2014 beyond what a \u03a6100 bore at 18 MPa can produce (142 kN maximum). The machine needs a larger bore, and a larger bore means a heavier, structurally reinforced cylinder that shares no dimensions with the standard forklift range.<\/p>\n

\"Forklift<\/p>\n

The 100 kg class heavy-duty tilt cylinder fills this gap. With bores from \u03a6120 to \u03a6200 and working pressures up to 30 MPa, it generates the 200\u2013600+ kN of tilt force that these large machines demand. Every parameter \u2014 bore, stroke, rod diameter, wall thickness, mounting centres, port position, and clevis geometry \u2014 is custom-manufactured to the OEM’s vehicle specification because no two heavy equipment platforms in this class share the same tilt cylinder dimensions.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nStandard Tilt Cylinder<\/th>\nHeavy-Duty Tilt Cylinder<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vehicle Class<\/td>\n1.5\u201310 tonne forklifts<\/td>\n10\u201345 tonne heavy equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore Range<\/td>\n\u03a660\u2013\u03a6100<\/td>\n\u03a6120\u2013\u03a6200+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Tilt Force (single cyl.)<\/td>\n142 kN<\/td>\n350\u2013950 kN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Pressure<\/td>\n18.1 MPa<\/td>\nUp to 30 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinder Weight<\/td>\n3.4\u201322 kg<\/td>\n60\u2013150+ kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mast Assembly Weight<\/td>\n200\u2013800 kg<\/td>\n3,000\u20138,000 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production Type<\/td>\nStandard catalogue (7 models)<\/td>\nOEM custom only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Product Specification<\/h2>\n
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Product Type<\/td>\nCustom heavy-duty hydraulic tilt cylinder for industrial vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acting Type<\/td>\nDouble-acting (primary) \/ Single-acting available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Structure<\/td>\nPiston cylinder, 25-component architecture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reference Weight<\/td>\n100 kg (varies by bore, stroke, wall thickness)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Body Material<\/td>\n20# carbon steel \/ 45# medium carbon steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seal Options<\/td>\nParker, NOK, Hallite, Busak Shamban<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certification<\/td>\nISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quality<\/td>\n100% pressure and leakage tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service<\/td>\nOEM (build-to-print) + ODM (design-to-spec)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MOQ<\/td>\n1 piece<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Capacity<\/td>\n1,200,000 cylinders \/ year (all product types)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shipping<\/td>\nCrate or pallet \u00b7 Port: Shanghai \/ Ningbo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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What Changes at 100 kg \u2014 Heavy-Duty Construction Details<\/h2>\n

Scaling a tilt cylinder from 22 kg to 100 kg is not simply a matter of making every part proportionally larger. The physics of high-bore, high-pressure cylinder design introduces structural challenges that do not exist at the standard forklift scale. Korea Ever-Power addresses these challenges through specific design decisions at the heavy-duty tier.<\/p>\n

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Increased Wall Thickness<\/strong><\/p>\n

At \u03a6150 bore and 25 MPa, the hoop stress in the cylinder tube exceeds the yield strength of 20# steel at standard wall thickness. Heavy-duty cylinders use either 45# medium carbon steel with proportionally thicker walls, or cold-drawn seamless tube (DIN 2391) with verified minimum wall thickness \u2014 ensuring the tube’s burst pressure exceeds 4\u00d7 the working pressure per ISO 6022 safety requirements. This wall thickness increase accounts for approximately 30% of the weight gain from 22 kg to 100 kg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reinforced Clevis and Mounting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The clevis bracket on a standard 22 kg tilt cylinder transmits 142 kN of force. The clevis on a 100 kg cylinder transmits 350\u2013950 kN \u2014 a 2.5\u00d7 to 6.7\u00d7 increase. The clevis must be forged or machined from solid bar stock (not sheet-metal formed as on standard cylinders), the pin bore must accommodate \u03a650\u2013\u03a680 hardened clevis pins (versus \u03a625\u2013\u03a640 standard), and the weld between the clevis and the tube must be full-penetration with inspection per ISO 5817 Class B. Clevis and mounting hardware contribute approximately 25% of the total cylinder weight at this scale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heavy-Duty Piston Rod<\/strong><\/p>\n

The piston rod on a 100 kg tilt cylinder is typically \u03a660\u2013\u03a6100 (versus \u03a625\u2013\u03a640 standard). At these diameters, the rod’s weight per unit length is 4\u00d7 to 6\u00d7 higher than a standard rod, and induction hardening must penetrate deeper (2\u20133 mm case depth versus 1\u20131.5 mm) to resist the higher contact pressures at the guide bush and Du bush interfaces. Chrome plating thickness increases to 30\u201350 \u03bcm to accommodate the higher surface stresses and the longer reseal intervals typical of heavy equipment maintenance schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spherical Bearing End Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n

At heavy-duty loads, even small misalignments between the cylinder axis and the mast pivot arc create bending moments on the piston rod that accelerate rod seal wear and guide bush damage. Spherical bearing end connections (item 25 in the 25-component architecture) absorb angular misalignment of \u00b13\u20135\u00b0 during the tilt stroke, eliminating the side-loading that rigid pin connections would transmit to the rod seals. At 100 kg cylinder loads, spherical bearings are not optional \u2014 they are a structural necessity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Where 100 kg Class Tilt Cylinders Work<\/h2>\n

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Container Handlers (10\u201345 t)<\/h3>\n

Empty and laden container handlers at port terminals and intermodal yards. The mast assembly on a 25-tonne container handler weighs 4,000\u20136,000 kg and carries a 30-tonne container at 12+ metres lift height. The tilt cylinder must control the mast angle through this full height range with sub-degree precision \u2014 because at 12 metres, 1\u00b0 of tilt error translates to 200+ mm of load displacement at the spreader, enough to miss the container lock positions on a trailer chassis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reach Stackers<\/h3>\n

Reach stackers handle 40-foot containers at 5-container-high stacking heights. The tilt cylinder on a reach stacker serves a different geometry than a standard forklift \u2014 it controls the boom tilt angle rather than a vertical mast. The heavy-duty cylinder operates at high pressure (25\u201330 MPa) through a longer stroke (300\u2013500 mm) to provide the extended boom angular range needed to place containers at the correct angle for stacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mining Loaders and Material Handlers<\/h3>\n

Underground mining loaders and large surface material handlers (20+ tonnes) use heavy-duty tilt cylinders to angle the bucket or fork carriage during loading and dumping operations. These machines impose the most severe combination of load, vibration, and contamination that any tilt cylinder faces. The cylinder must withstand impact loads from bucket strikes against rock faces, continuous vibration from operating on uneven underground surfaces, and severe dust contamination from the mining environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Specialised Industrial Vehicles<\/h3>\n

Timber handlers, coil handlers, paper roll clamps, and other specialised material handling vehicles with non-standard mast geometries. These vehicles often require tilt cylinder configurations that no catalogue product covers \u2014 unusual mounting angles, non-standard port positions, integrated proximity sensor mounts, or cushioned end-of-stroke deceleration. The OEM custom service produces the cylinder that the vehicle architect specifies, not the closest available alternative from a catalogue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The Same 25 Components \u2014 Scaled to Heavy Duty<\/h2>\n

The internal architecture of the 100 kg heavy-duty tilt cylinder is identical to the 3.4 kg standard tilt cylinder \u2014 the same 25 components in the same assembly sequence. What changes is the dimensional scale, the material grade, and the surface treatment of each component. This architectural consistency is fundamental to Korea Ever-Power’s manufacturing strategy: the same production lines, the same tooling concepts, and the same quality process apply at every scale, from the lightest standard cylinder to the heaviest OEM custom unit.<\/p>\n

\"Forklift-Tilt-Hydraulic-Cylinder-2\"<\/p>\n

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#<\/th>\nComponent<\/th>\n#<\/th>\nComponent<\/th>\n#<\/th>\nComponent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nCylinder Housing Assy<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nGuide Bush<\/td>\n18<\/td>\nCirclips for Shaft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nPiston Rod<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nDust Wiper<\/td>\n19<\/td>\nPlug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPiston<\/td>\n12<\/td>\nU-Ring<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nClevis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nHex Nut<\/td>\n13<\/td>\nRod Seal<\/td>\n21<\/td>\nGrease Nipple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCotter Pins<\/td>\n14<\/td>\nDu Bush<\/td>\n22<\/td>\nBolt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nO-Ring<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nO-Ring<\/td>\n23<\/td>\nSpring Washers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nBack-Ring<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nRound Wire<\/td>\n24<\/td>\nNut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nHole Seal<\/td>\n17<\/td>\nKey Ring<\/td>\n25<\/td>\nSpherical Bearing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nWear-Ring<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Heavy-Duty Tilt Cylinder \u2014 Technical Questions<\/h2>\n
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Why can I not simply use two standard tilt cylinders instead of one heavy-duty unit?<\/h3>\n

Dual standard cylinders can match the total force output, but they introduce synchronisation challenges that the single heavy-duty cylinder avoids. Two cylinders must extend at exactly the same rate to keep the mast tilt angle uniform across both sides. Any difference in internal friction, seal condition, or oil flow between the two cylinders creates a twisting moment on the mast that accelerates mast roller wear, misaligns the carriage, and can cause the load to shift laterally. The single heavy-duty cylinder applies the tilt force through a single central axis, eliminating the synchronisation problem entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the lead time for a heavy-duty custom tilt cylinder?<\/h3>\n

Prototype: 3\u20136 weeks from drawing approval, depending on material availability and machining complexity. Production quantities: 6\u201310 weeks for the first batch, with call-off deliveries available from stock for repeat orders with annual blanket agreements. The longer lead time versus standard cylinders reflects the larger raw materials (heavy-wall tube, large-diameter rod stock), the longer machining cycles on large-bore CNC equipment, and the extended pressure test hold times required for heavy-duty proof testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Can the cylinder be supplied with integrated position feedback sensors?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Large industrial vehicles increasingly require electronic tilt angle feedback for automated and semi-automated load handling. The heavy-duty tilt cylinder can be specified with an integrated linear displacement transducer (LDT) mounted inside the piston rod or an external magnetostrictive position sensor mounted alongside the cylinder barrel. The sensor output (4-20 mA, 0-10V, or CAN bus) provides real-time piston position data to the vehicle’s electronic control system. Contact Korea Ever-Power<\/a> with the sensor interface specification and stroke resolution requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What installation equipment does a 100 kg cylinder require?<\/h3>\n

A 100 kg cylinder cannot be handled manually \u2014 it requires a crane, hoist, or forklift with appropriate lifting sling. The vehicle manufacturer should incorporate lifting provisions (threaded eye-bolt holes or lifting lugs) into the cylinder mounting brackets to facilitate safe installation and removal. Korea Ever-Power can include integral lifting points in the cylinder housing design at no additional cost when specified at the drawing stage. For field replacement, ensure the workshop has overhead crane coverage at the installation point with a minimum 200 kg SWL (safety factor 2\u00d7 cylinder weight).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How does the maintenance schedule differ from a standard tilt cylinder?<\/h3>\n

Heavy equipment typically runs on 500-hour or calendar-based (quarterly) service intervals rather than the 2,000-hour intervals common for standard industrial hydraulic cylinders<\/a>. At each service, the tilt cylinder should be inspected for external leakage, rod surface condition, and clevis pin wear. Seal kit replacement at 6,000\u201310,000 hours. Spherical bearing replacement at 8,000\u201312,000 hours or when radial play exceeds 0.8 mm. Full overhaul at 15,000\u201320,000 hours \u2014 the cylinder is removed, completely disassembled, inspected, resealed, and re-tested before returning to service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Standard-Duty Alternatives<\/h2>\n

For forklifts under 10 tonnes, the standard catalogue tilt cylinder provides the same quality at lower cost and shorter lead time.<\/p>\n

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Standard Tilt Cylinder (7 Models)<\/h3>\n

Double-acting, \u03a660\u2013\u03a6100, 32\u2013193 mm stroke. For 1.5\u201310 tonne forklifts. 3.4\u201322 kg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Standard<\/p>\n

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Standard Lift & Short Lift<\/h3>\n

Single-acting lift (5 models) and short lift (5 models) for standard counterbalance masts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Standard<\/p>\n

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Standard Steering Cylinder (3 Models)<\/h3>\n

Dual-rod double-acting, \u03a665\u2013\u03a680. For 2\u201310 tonne counterbalance forklifts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The tilt cylinder outweighs the entire mast cylinder set of a standard 3-tonne forklift. It exists for the machines that standard forklift cylinders cannot serve \u2014 10-to-45-tonne container handlers, reach stackers, heavy counterbalance forklifts, port terminal tractors, and mining loaders where the mast assembly alone weighs several tonnes and the tilt force required to angle it exceeds 200 kN. Korea Ever-Power builds this heavy-duty tilt cylinder as an OEM product: custom bore, stroke, pressure, and mounting to your specification, using the same 25-component piston cylinder architecture proven across 1.2 million cylinders per year. ISO 9001 certified. MOQ 1 piece.<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":2204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[850],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2231","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-forklift-hydraulic-cylinders","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2231"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2231"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2231"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}