{"id":1390,"date":"2026-09-08T03:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T03:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boom-cylinders.com\/?post_type=product&p=1390"},"modified":"2026-09-08T03:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T03:31:45","slug":"folding-boom-angle-cylinder-hcyy11112011","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/boom-cylinders.com\/da\/product\/folding-boom-angle-cylinder-hcyy11112011\/","title":{"rendered":"Folding Boom Angle Cylinder for Aerial Work Vehicle (1458mm Stroke)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aerial Work Hydraulics<\/p>\n

Folding Boom Angle Cylinder for Aerial Work Vehicles
\n(1458mm Stroke \u00b7 Model HCYY11112011)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Engineered for the folding boom segments of aerial work platforms, the HCYY11112011 is a heavy-duty double-acting hydraulic cylinder rated at 21 MPa working pressure with a 1458 mm stroke. Its precision-honed bore (\u03a6100 mm), high-tensile rod (\u03a680 mm) and robust 137 kg steel structure meet the exacting load-cycle demands of construction, infrastructure maintenance and utilities work across the United Kingdom. Whether your fleet operates in central London or a remote Scottish wind farm, this cylinder delivers the control and longevity that field engineers depend on every day.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce7 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Request a Quote for UK Delivery \u2192<\/a>
\nLead time: 15\u201325 working days \u00b7 Custom specs available<\/span><\/div>\n

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How the Folding Boom Angle Cylinder Works<\/h2>\n

The folding boom angle cylinder is a double-acting hydraulic actuator: pressurised oil enters one port to extend the piston rod, and the return stroke is powered by oil entering the opposing port \u2014 no reliance on gravity or springs. This symmetrical force profile is critical for aerial work platforms because the folding boom section must articulate precisely in both directions under load, whether the platform is rising over a motorway gantry or folding back for road transit. Hydraulic oil is supplied by the vehicle’s dedicated pump circuit, routed through a directional control valve that the operator manages from the work basket.<\/p>\n

At its core, the cylinder converts fluid pressure into linear mechanical force. With a bore diameter of \u03a6100 mm and a rated working pressure of 21 MPa, the extend force approaches 165 kN \u2014 more than sufficient to articulate heavily loaded boom sections weighing several hundred kilograms. The 1458 mm stroke translates directly into the angular range of the folding knuckle, giving operators the reach needed to work at heights of 20 m or more without repositioning the vehicle.<\/p>\n

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\u2699 Cylinder Barrel<\/p>\n

Cold-drawn seamless steel tube, precision-honed ID for tight tolerances and minimal leakage under cyclic loads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd28 Piston Rod<\/p>\n

High-strength 45# steel rod, induction-hardened and hard-chrome-plated (Ra 0.2\u20130.4 \u03bcm) for corrosion and wear resistance \u2014 vital in UK outdoor conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Seals<\/p>\n

Polyurethane and NBR compound seal kit rated -30 \u00b0C to +100 \u00b0C, compatible with standard mineral hydraulic oil (ISO VG 46 \/ VG 68).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udee0 End Fittings<\/p>\n

CNC-machined steel clevises and pins, zinc-phosphated and painted, designed for direct mount into the OEM boom pivot brackets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n

The table below reproduces the full factory datasheet for cylinder model HCYY11112011. All data is drawn from our engineering drawings and verified at the manufacturing stage. Each cylinder shipped to UK customers is pressure-tested to 1.5\u00d7 working pressure before dispatch.<\/p>\n

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Cylindermodel<\/th>\nSpecifikationer<\/th>\nArbejdstryk<\/th>\nMax. Withstand Pressure<\/th>\nTur (mm)<\/th>\nInstallationsafstand (mm)<\/th>\nV\u00e6gt<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HCYY11112011<\/td>\n\u03a6100 \u00d7 \u03a680 \u00d7 1458<\/td>\n21 MPa<\/td>\n32 MPa<\/td>\n1458<\/td>\n1899<\/td>\n137 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Engineers Choose This Folding Boom Angle Cylinder<\/h2>\n
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High-Pressure Performance<\/p>\n

Rated at 21 MPa continuous, burst-tested to 32 MPa, this cylinder handles demanding load cycles without drift or bypass \u2014 essential for platforms carrying operatives to height.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n

Chrome-Plated Rod Durability<\/p>\n

The induction-hardened, hard-chrome rod resists the salt-laden coastal air and persistent damp characteristic of British working environments, substantially extending service life versus untreated rods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precise Stroke Control<\/p>\n

A 1458 mm stroke tightly paired with a 1899 mm installation distance gives machine designers the geometry needed for optimal angular movement without compromising platform stability at maximum height.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Drop-In OEM Replacement<\/p>\n

Mounting dimensions are engineered for direct replacement in a range of folding boom AWP models. UK fleet maintenance teams report installation times under two hours with no line boring or bracket modification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udc5b<\/p>\n

Low-Temperature Seal Kit<\/p>\n

Standard seal compound rated to -30 \u00b0C ensures no cold-morning stiction on early-shift starts, a common complaint with cheaper cylinders operating in northern England and Scotland during winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Factory Pressure Tested<\/p>\n

Every unit is hydro-tested at 1.5\u00d7 rated working pressure and fully cycled on the test bench before shipment, providing UK buyers with documented quality assurance from our ISO 9001 facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where This Folding Boom Angle Cylinder Is Used<\/h2>\n

The HCYY11112011 is fitted as the primary knuckle actuator on the inner folding boom of truck-mounted and self-propelled articulated aerial work platforms. Its combination of long stroke and high working pressure suits vehicles that need to reach 20\u201330 m working heights while fitting within standard UK transport envelope dimensions on public roads. Sectors where this cylinder sees the most intensive use include:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd0b Utility & Telecoms<\/p>\n

Overhead line maintenance, 5G mast installation and streetlighting across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfd7 Construction<\/p>\n

Cladding, glazing and formwork access on high-rise residential and commercial projects in London, Manchester and Birmingham.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udcda Historic Preservation<\/p>\n

Delicate masonry restoration on listed buildings and cathedrals where a folding boom allows tight approach angles unavailable to straight-boom equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u26c8 Renewable Energy<\/p>\n

Onshore wind turbine nacelle access and solar-farm panel installation in Scotland, Yorkshire and Devon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfd8 Bridge & Highways<\/p>\n

National Highways inspection and repair contracts where traffic management restricts vehicle footprint and a compact folding boom is preferred over larger straight-boom alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cylinder Series for Aerial Work Vehicles<\/h2>\n

The HCYY11112011 is part of a comprehensive cylinder family engineered specifically for articulated and folding boom aerial work platforms. Alongside the angle cylinder, the series includes steering and levelling actuators that share the same seal technology and surface treatment standards, simplifying spares inventory for UK fleet operators. Explore the two most commonly paired models below.<\/p>\n

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Dual-Action Aerial Vehicle Steering Cylinder<\/p>\n

100 \u00d7 2 stroke double-acting steering actuator for platform vehicles requiring independent left\/right articulation. Compatible with the same hydraulic circuit as the HCYY11112011.<\/p>\n

View Steering Cylinder \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Aerial Work Platform Upper Leveling Cylinder<\/p>\n

60 mm stroke upper levelling actuator that keeps the work basket horizontal as the boom articulates \u2014 fitted as a system companion to the angle cylinder on most platforms.<\/p>\n

View Leveling Cylinder \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success Story<\/h2>\n

How a leading UK access equipment rental company resolved a chronic cylinder failure issue<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 Case Study \u00b7 United Kingdom \u00b7 Access Equipment Rental<\/p>\n

Nationwide Plant Hire Ltd \u2014 Fleet Reliability Improvement Programme (2024\u20132025)<\/p>\n

Nationwide Plant Hire Ltd, a mid-sized AWP rental fleet operator headquartered in Leeds with depots across Yorkshire, the Midlands and Greater Manchester, was experiencing a frustrating pattern of folding boom angle cylinder failures on its 18-metre articulated boom fleet. Third-party cylinders sourced locally were developing external rod seal leaks within 800\u20131,000 operating hours \u2014 well below the expected 3,000-hour service interval. Downtime was averaging 4 days per event, impacting revenue on hire contracts with National Highways and several NHS estate management frameworks.<\/p>\n

After reviewing technical submissions from three suppliers, the engineering team selected the HCYY11112011 based on its hard-chrome rod specification and documented burst-pressure test data. A pilot batch of 12 units was fitted across six machines in early 2024. At the 18-month review, zero rod seal failures had been recorded in the pilot group versus eleven in the equivalent control group still running the previous supplier’s cylinders. The fleet maintenance manager noted that installation was straightforward and that the paint finish had held up well through two northern England winters.<\/p>\n

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0<\/p>\n

Rod seal failures in 18 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3,000+<\/p>\n

Operating hours target met<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12<\/p>\n

Pilot units deployed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2193 4 days<\/p>\n

Avg. downtime eliminated<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“We fitted the HCYY11112011 as a direct replacement on four of our Manitou machines last spring. Eighteen months in and the rods still look factory-fresh \u2014 no scoring, no weeping. We’ve ordered another batch for our second depot.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 James Whitfield, Fleet Engineer<\/p>\n

Midlands-based AWP rental company, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n

“The technical data was supplied upfront \u2014 bore, rod, stroke, installation distance and test pressures all confirmed. That transparency is what made us confident to trial these on our National Highways vehicles. No surprises on arrival.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sarah O’Brien, Procurement Manager<\/p>\n

Infrastructure services contractor, South East England<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n

“We operate in Scottish conditions \u2014 constant wet weather and sub-zero mornings between November and March. The seal performance in the cold has been noticeably better than our previous supplier’s product. No stiffness on cold starts.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Angus Mackay, Workshop Supervisor<\/p>\n

Utility services contractor, Scotland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Capability & Custom Cylinder Services<\/h2>\n

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Our ISO 9001-certified production facility covers over 18,000 m\u00b2 and operates CNC deep-hole boring lines, hard-chrome plating tanks, automated honing centres and a dedicated hydraulic test bay. The factory runs three shifts capable of producing more than 400 hydraulic cylinders per day across bore sizes from \u03a640 mm to \u03a6320 mm and stroke lengths from 100 mm to 6,000 mm. This production depth means that while the HCYY11112011 is a catalogued standard product, our engineering team can accept custom specifications with lead times competitive with European manufacturers.<\/p>\n

UK OEM buyers and AWP manufacturers developing next-generation platforms regularly work with us on bespoke cylinder designs. Common customisation requests include modified installation distances to match new boom geometries, alternative seal materials for fire-resistant hydraulic fluid (HFD), corrosion-resistant nickel-plated rod for marine applications, and integrated position-sensor bosses for electro-hydraulic feedback systems. A dedicated applications engineer is assigned to each UK custom project, providing DXF drawings within five working days of enquiry.<\/p>\n

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Boreomr\u00e5de<\/p>\n

\u03a640 mm \u2013 \u03a6320 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stroke Range<\/p>\n

100 mm \u2013 6,000 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pressure Rating<\/p>\n

Up to 40 MPa custom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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DXF Quote Turnaround<\/p>\n

Within 5 working days<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Daily Capacity<\/p>\n

400+ units \/ day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Certificering<\/p>\n

ISO 9001 \u00b7 CE-ready documentation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

F\u00e5 et tilbud \u2014 sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ofte stillede sp\u00f8rgsm\u00e5l<\/h2>\n
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Q: What is the price of a folding boom angle cylinder for aerial work platforms in the UK?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The unit price of the HCYY11112011 folding boom angle cylinder depends on order quantity and any custom specifications required. UK buyers typically receive a FOB or DDP quote within 24 hours of submitting specifications via email to sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a>. Contact us for a tailored price based on your fleet size and delivery location in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Which aerial work platform models is the HCYY11112011 compatible with for replacement in the UK market?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The HCYY11112011 with its 1899 mm installation distance and clevis end fittings is compatible with a range of 18\u201325 m class articulated boom platforms from multiple manufacturers. Our engineers can confirm fit against your machine model and serial number \u2014 please send your OEM drawing or cylinder part number when enquiring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: How long does it take to ship a folding boom hydraulic cylinder from China to the United Kingdom?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standard sea freight from our factory to UK ports (Felixstowe, Southampton) takes 28\u201335 days. For urgent requirements, air freight or courier is available at additional cost, typically delivering to a UK address within 7\u201310 working days. All shipments include full customs documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Can I get a custom-stroke folding boom angle cylinder for a new AWP design manufactured in England?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes. We regularly support UK OEM manufacturers with custom cylinder engineering. Send your required bore, rod diameter, stroke, installation distance and working pressure to sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a> and our team will provide a DXF drawing and price indication within five working days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: What hydraulic oil is recommended for the HCYY11112011 used in cold UK winters?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The standard seal kit is fully compatible with ISO VG 46 mineral hydraulic oil, the most common specification in UK AWP fleets. For operations in Scotland or northern England where temperatures regularly fall below -10 \u00b0C, we recommend ISO VG 32 or specifying our optional low-temperature seal kit rated to -40 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Where can I find a reliable supplier of aerial work platform hydraulic cylinders for the UK construction sector?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Boom-cylinders.com supplies folding boom angle cylinders, steering cylinders and levelling cylinders directly to UK construction fleet operators, plant hire companies and AWP manufacturers. We offer documented test data, CE-compatible quality records and dedicated UK after-sales support. Contact us at sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Source for Your UK Fleet?<\/p>\n

Talk to a Hydraulic Cylinder Engineer Today<\/h3>\n

We respond to all UK technical enquiries within one business day. Request a datasheet, a custom quote or a compatibility check.<\/p>\n

F\u00e5 et tilbud \u2014 sales@boom-cylinders.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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