Forklift Attachment Cylinder — Φ90mm, 265mm Stroke

Operating Principle

Pressurised hydraulic oil enters the cylinder barrel through the port on the cap end, driving the piston — and the attached rod — outward through the stroke of 265 mm. When oil is directed to the rod-end port, the piston retracts. A differential area between cap-end and rod-end surfaces gives the extend stroke greater force, which is precisely what forklift attachment tilting and clamping mechanisms require. The tight 18 MPa working envelope ensures the cylinder remains within a safe fatigue range across thousands of daily actuation cycles typical in UK logistics operations.

Material & Construction

The barrel is honed from seamless cold-drawn steel tube, delivering a surface finish that extends seal life by eliminating micro-scoring. The piston rod — 45 mm diameter — is precision-ground and hard chrome-plated to a depth that resists corrosion from condensation common in cold-store environments across British warehousing. Internal seals combine polyurethane and NBR compounds selected for compatibility with standard ISO VG 46 hydraulic oil. End caps are machined from ductile iron, and all external threads are protected with anti-corrosion coatings suited to the UK’s moisture-heavy climate.

Typical Applications (UK Sectors)

This forklift attachment cylinder is well-suited to side-shifters, rotators, push-pull attachments, and carton clamps used across UK distribution hubs, food and beverage production facilities, and NHS supply-chain logistics centres. Its compact 500 mm installation distance keeps it practical on attachments with limited mounting space. Forklift operators throughout the East Midlands logistics corridor and Scottish central belt distribution parks have found the stroke-to-installation ratio particularly useful when retrofitting ageing attachment frames without modifying pin centres.

“We’ve been running these cylinders on our Cascade rotators for over a year. Zero leaks, smooth stroke every time. The hard chrome rod holds up well in our cold store — nothing like the pitting we had with our old supplier’s parts.”

“Ordered the 90mm units for eight of our push-pull attachments. Dimensions were spot on — fitted without any modification to our existing mounting pins. The quote turnaround was fast and shipping arrived within the agreed lead time.”

“We manage a fleet of 40 forklifts across three Scottish sites. Sourcing reliable attachment cylinders at a fair price has always been a headache. Boom Cylinders made the process simple — clear specs, honest pricing, and the cylinders perform as described. Highly recommended.”