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Ever Power \u00b7 Boom Cylinders \u00b7 UK Procurement Guide<\/p>\n

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Boom Cylinders from a Chinese Manufacturer<\/h2>\n

Sourcing hydraulic boom cylinders from China can unlock significant cost advantages for British engineering firms \u2014 but only when you know exactly what to ask. This guide cuts through the noise and equips procurement managers, plant engineers, and fleet operators across the UK with the right questions before they commit to a supplier.<\/p>\n

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\"HydraulicThe hydraulic boom cylinder is the muscle behind some of the most demanding machinery in British industry. Whether it is lifting a telescoping crane arm on a construction site in Birmingham, extending the boom of an agricultural loader working the fields of Yorkshire, or powering a reach-stacker at a logistics hub in Felixstowe, these components carry extraordinary responsibility. A cylinder failure does not just mean downtime \u2014 it can mean safety incidents, contract penalties, and reputational damage that takes years to repair.<\/p>\n

Chinese manufacturers have spent the past two decades building genuine manufacturing capability in hydraulic engineering. Factories in Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Shandong now operate precision CNC lines that match \u2014 and in some cases surpass \u2014 European output quality. The challenge for buyers in Sheffield, Manchester, or Glasgow is not whether quality Chinese boom cylinders exist; it is identifying which supplier can consistently deliver them to specification, on time, with proper documentation.<\/p>\n

That distinction is entirely about the questions you ask before the purchase order is signed. The five questions below are drawn from real procurement experience and represent the difference between a supplier relationship that lasts a decade and one that produces costly disputes within the first six months.<\/p>\n

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Can you verify material traceability from raw steel to finished cylinder?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\"BoomMaterial traceability is the single most important technical safeguard when buying boom cylinders from overseas. A cylinder tube subjected to 350 bar working pressure contains enormous stored energy. If the steel is misspecified \u2014 even slightly \u2014 the consequences can be catastrophic. British standards under BS EN ISO 10100 and the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 require documented evidence of material origin for cylinders used in safety-critical plant, and your insurer almost certainly requires it too.<\/p>\n

What you should actually receive from a credible Chinese manufacturer is a full material mill certificate showing carbon equivalent values, yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation data for the specific heat number used in your order. The cylinder tube material should be cold-drawn seamless steel \u2014 typically 45# steel or 27SiMn alloy steel in Chinese standards, roughly equivalent to EN 10025 S355 or better. The piston rod should be 45# steel or better, chrome-plated to a minimum of 25 microns hard chrome, with hardness between 58\u201365 HRC at the surface to resist seal wear and corrosion in wet UK operating environments.<\/p>\n

A supplier who cannot produce mill certificates within 48 hours of being asked either does not hold proper documentation or is sourcing from a materials market they cannot fully audit. Neither situation is acceptable for boom cylinders destined for UK construction, forestry, or port-handling equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cylinder Tube<\/td>\nCold-drawn 45# seamless steel<\/td>\nYield strength \u2265 600 MPa<\/td>\nMill certificate + heat number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piston Rod<\/td>\n45# steel or 40Cr, hard chrome plated<\/td>\nChrome 25\u201335 \u00b5m, HRC 58\u201365<\/td>\nPlating test report + hardness cert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
End Caps \/ Flanges<\/td>\nDuctile iron or forged steel<\/td>\nGGG-50 or better, no casting porosity<\/td>\nMaterial cert + NDT report if \u2265 250 bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seals<\/td>\nHallite, Trelleborg, or equivalent premium<\/td>\nOperating range -30\u00b0C to +120\u00b0C<\/td>\nBrand confirmation + datasheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface Treatment<\/td>\nElectroless nickel or epoxy coat (external)<\/td>\nSalt-spray resistance \u2265 500 hours<\/td>\nISO 9227 test report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What pressure testing and quality inspection procedures does the factory carry out on every cylinder?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The pressure test is not a bureaucratic checkbox. It is the last line of defence between your customer’s site and a cylinder that fails under load. Every credible manufacturer should be conducting a hydrostatic pressure test at 1.5 times the rated working pressure, held for a minimum of five minutes, with zero visible leakage permitted at any weld, port, or seal interface. This is the baseline. Some applications \u2014 telescoping boom cylinders on mobile cranes operating under Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) in the UK \u2014 demand that test reports be retained for audit purposes and kept on file for the service life of the equipment.<\/p>\n

Beyond the hydraulic test, ask about the dimensional inspection process. The bore tolerancing on a quality boom cylinder should be H7\/h6 or tighter, and the surface roughness of the cylinder bore should measure Ra 0.4 \u00b5m or better \u2014 anything coarser accelerates seal wear and reduces service intervals significantly in the high-cycle applications common on forestry machinery, agricultural loaders operating in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, or dock-handling equipment at UK ports.<\/p>\n

Any reputable factory will also perform a leakage test and an endurance stroke cycle test on critical product lines. Ask for a sample inspection report from a recent production batch. If the factory hesitates or offers only a generic test certificate without part-specific serial numbers, that is a signal worth taking seriously.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Does the manufacturer have experience customising boom cylinders for UK and European machinery specifications?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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UK and European machinery almost never uses the same port configurations, mounting dimensions, or seal specifications found in standard Chinese-market cylinders. A boom cylinder destined for a JCB 540-170 telehandler, a Manitou telescopic handler working the building sites of Leeds, or a Liebherr mobile crane operating at a port facility in Hull needs to be dimensioned to the OEM drawing \u2014 not adapted from a catalogue item with workarounds at the installation stage.<\/p>\n

The right question to ask is not merely “can you customise?” \u2014 any factory will say yes to a potential order. The right question is: “Please show me examples of cylinders you have manufactured to British Standards or DIN specifications, including drawings, client approval records, and the QC checkpoints that ensured dimensional compliance.” A factory with genuine European export experience will answer this question easily and with documentation. A factory with limited export experience will struggle to produce relevant examples.<\/p>\n

Thread standards matter too. British machinery often uses BSP (British Standard Pipe) hydraulic fittings. Many Chinese manufacturers default to metric BSP or BSPP without necessarily understanding the differences in sealing face geometry that affect fitting compatibility with UK hydraulic hose assemblies. Clarify port thread standards before any sample order is placed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How does the manufacturer handle lead times, freight, and UK import compliance?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\"HydraulicLead time management is where many China-to-UK procurement projects fall apart. A manufacturer may confidently quote eight weeks for production, but if they have no direct experience shipping hydraulic cylinders through Felixstowe or Southampton \u2014 the UK’s two primary container freight entry points \u2014 delays can accumulate at customs clearance. Since the UK’s departure from the EU’s common customs territory, commodity code classification, UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking considerations, and accurate HS code declaration have become more complex for importers.<\/p>\n

Ask your potential supplier directly: have they shipped FCL or LCL hydraulic equipment to the UK, and can they provide past airway bills or shipping documentation as evidence? Ask whether they can supply documentation for UK customs entry, including a commercial invoice structured to HMRC requirements, a packing list, a certificate of origin (Form A or equivalent), and a conformity declaration if the cylinder is a pressure vessel falling under UK PED regulations.<\/p>\n

Packaging standards matter too. Hydraulic cylinders exported from China to the UK typically spend three to five weeks on a container ship, passing through varying temperature and humidity conditions. Piston rods should be individually protected with plastic tubing or anti-rust film, ports should be plugged, and the cylinder should be secured in a timber export crate that meets ISPM-15 phytosanitary standards \u2014 required for all wooden packaging entering the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Production Lead Time<\/td>\n6\u201310 weeks (custom)<\/td>\nDrawing approval before production start<\/td>\nQC reports issued at delivery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ocean Freight<\/td>\n25\u201335 days (China to UK)<\/td>\nISPM-15 timber crating<\/td>\nBill of lading to freight forwarder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Customs Clearance<\/td>\n2\u20135 working days<\/td>\nCorrect HS code + HMRC invoice<\/td>\nUK Global Tariff check pre-shipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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What after-sales support, warranty terms, and spare parts availability can you commit to in writing?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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This is the question that separates suppliers who are genuinely invested in a long-term business relationship from those who are focused purely on completing a transaction. For UK procurement managers, the after-sales question has gained additional importance in recent years as supply chain disruptions have made it harder to source replacement hydraulic components at short notice. A boom cylinder that fails on a crane at a construction site in Bristol or a loader at a quarry in the Peak District creates immediate operational pressure.<\/p>\n

A serious manufacturer should offer a minimum twelve-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions, and should be able to clearly explain what the warranty process looks like in practice \u2014 including who bears the cost of return shipping on warranty claims, what the typical turnaround time is for replacements, and whether they can air-freight emergency replacements when a complete plant shutdown is at risk.<\/p>\n

Ask specifically about spare seal kits. A reputable supplier should include seal kit documentation with every cylinder shipped, and should be able to supply replacement seals within two weeks by airmail. If the factory uses proprietary seal groove dimensions that cannot be matched to off-the-shelf Hallite or Trelleborg seals, your maintenance team in Sheffield or Birmingham will find themselves entirely dependent on a single overseas source for a consumable item \u2014 which is a supply chain risk that rarely justifies the initial cost saving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Boom Cylinder Technical Performance Parameters<\/h2>\n

Indicative specifications for Ever Power hydraulic boom cylinders. Custom values available on request.<\/p>\n

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Rod Diameter<\/td>\n45 \u2013 180 mm<\/td>\n30 \u2013 320 mm<\/td>\nHard chrome 25\u201335 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Mounting Style<\/td>\nClevis, flange, foot, trunnion<\/td>\nAny custom mount to drawing<\/td>\nISO 6020-2 \/ custom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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About Ever Power: Precision Manufacturing & Custom Hydraulic Cylinders<\/h2>\n

Your trusted manufacturing partner for the UK and global market<\/p>\n

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Ever Power operates a purpose-built hydraulic cylinder manufacturing facility equipped with multi-axis CNC machining centres, dedicated deep-hole drilling lines, and automated honing systems capable of achieving bore finishes to Ra 0.2 \u00b5m. The production floor covers more than 18,000 square metres and runs three shifts, giving the factory the capacity to handle both small custom batches and high-volume repeat orders without sacrificing lead time predictability \u2014 a critical factor for UK equipment manufacturers and MRO buyers managing tight maintenance windows.<\/p>\n

The customisation capability at Ever Power extends beyond changing bore sizes and stroke lengths. The engineering team regularly develops fully bespoke boom cylinder assemblies \u2014 including integrated position sensing, internal dampening valves, and dual-stage telescopic designs \u2014 for customers in Britain’s offshore energy sector, agricultural machinery manufacturing base in East Anglia, and mobile crane manufacturing industry centred around the Midlands and Yorkshire. Every custom project begins with a detailed drawing review, progresses through a first-article inspection stage before production is released, and concludes with a full batch test report signed off by the factory QC manager.<\/p>\n

Supply chain reliability is embedded into the operation. Ever Power maintains a certified steel stock programme with Baogang and HBIS Group, two of China’s leading structural steel producers, ensuring consistent material grades across production runs. Seal inventories from Hallite and Parker are held on-site, eliminating the lead time variability that comes from sourcing consumables on the open market. For UK buyers, this supply chain depth translates directly into delivery reliability and component consistency across multiple orders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success Story: Sheffield Steel Equipment Ltd<\/h2>\n

Heavy lifting in South Yorkshire \u2014 a procurement turnaround powered by the right questions<\/p>\n

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Sheffield Steel Equipment Ltd is a mid-sized plant hire and heavy lifting contractor serving the construction and industrial maintenance sector across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. The company operates a fleet of twelve mobile cranes and fourteen articulated boom lifts, all of which depend on hydraulic cylinder performance for their day-to-day load-shifting operations on sites ranging from brownfield regeneration projects in Sheffield’s Lower Don Valley to manufacturing plant maintenance contracts in Rotherham.<\/p>\n

In early 2023, the company’s procurement manager, James Hartley, was under pressure to reduce the cost of boom cylinder replacements, which had become a significant budget line after repeated failures from a domestic distributor’s supply. The cylinders were priced at a level that made routine replacement economically painful, and the lead times from the European supplier \u2014 often eight to ten weeks \u2014 were causing contract delays that cost the business goodwill with long-standing clients.<\/p>\n

Hartley approached the sourcing exercise methodically. He identified three potential Chinese manufacturers, including Ever Power, and put each through a structured evaluation using exactly the kind of questioning framework described in this article. Ever Power was the only manufacturer that could produce mill certificates for the specific heat numbers used in its last production run, provide a hydrostatic test report with part-level serial tracking, and demonstrate documented experience shipping ISPM-15 certified timber-crated cylinders through Felixstowe to UK buyers.<\/p>\n

A trial order of eight boom cylinders \u2014 four different bore and stroke specifications \u2014 was placed in March 2023. First-article inspection results were shared within the agreed six-week production window, drawing approval was completed in three rounds of email exchange, and the shipment arrived at Felixstowe with complete customs documentation, cleared in three working days. Hartley’s engineering team reported zero dimensional non-conformances and all cylinders passed the company’s incoming pressure test at 1.5\u00d7 rated working pressure. Sheffield Steel Equipment Ltd has since placed four repeat orders with Ever Power and considers the relationship one of its key supply chain advantages heading into the next financial year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Our UK Clients Say<\/p>\n

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“The bore tolerancing on the cylinders we received matched our engineering drawings within 0.015 mm across all eight units. That kind of consistency from an overseas supplier was genuinely unexpected. We’ve had European suppliers deliver wider variation than that on repeat orders.”<\/p>\n

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“We needed BSPP ports on a non-standard bore size, and Ever Power delivered a first-article sample in five weeks that matched our drawing exactly. The seal kit documentation they supplied is better than anything we get from domestic distributors \u2014 our maintenance team in Birmingham could identify every seal by part number without calling anyone.”<\/p>\n

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“We had a cylinder failure on a critical wind turbine maintenance contract in Lancashire and needed a replacement within ten days. Ever Power airfreighted a replacement in eight days from order confirmation. The customs documentation was complete and accurate \u2014 it cleared Manchester without a single HMRC query. That kind of responsiveness is what turns a supplier into a long-term partner.”<\/p>\n

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Industrial Application Scenarios for Boom Cylinders in the UK<\/h2>\n

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Mobile Crane Operations \u2014 Nationwide UK Construction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mobile cranes operating across UK construction sites \u2014 from the residential tower projects transforming Leeds city centre to the commercial developments reshaping Manchester’s Salford Quays \u2014 depend on telescoping boom cylinders to position loads with millimetre-level precision. The cylinders on these machines undergo millions of load cycles across a service life and must maintain seal integrity through the UK’s wet, cold winters. High-grade chrome rod plating and low-temperature seal compounds are non-negotiable for this application, and boom cylinder specifications should account for LOLER compliance requirements on lifting operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Front-end loaders and telescopic handlers in British agriculture work in some of the most demanding conditions any hydraulic system encounters. Dust, chaff, temperature swings between dawn frost and afternoon heat, and the vibration profiles of uneven ground combine to stress boom cylinders in ways that factory test rigs rarely replicate. Farms across the Humber Plain, the Fens, and the Yorkshire Wolds need cylinders that deliver consistent performance across a full growing season without unplanned maintenance stops. Extended duty cycle ratings and premium seal compounds are worth specifying even at a modest cost premium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reach-stackers, empty-container handlers, and heavy forklift trucks at UK container ports run around the clock and demand hydraulic components with exceptional fatigue resistance. The salt-laden coastal atmosphere at Felixstowe, Southampton, and Tilbury means corrosion protection is as important as pressure rating. Marine-grade surface treatment with salt-spray resistance exceeding 1,000 hours, combined with robust external rod wiper seals, is the minimum specification for port equipment boom cylinders. Any downtime on a port terminal has immediate knock-on effects across logistics chains, making reliability the paramount procurement criterion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Forest harvesters and forwarders operating in the Trossachs, Galloway Forest, and the Welsh uplands are among the most mechanically stressed pieces of plant equipment in British industry. The combination of heavy lateral loading, constant hydraulic pressure cycling, and exposure to extremes of cold and wet demands boom cylinders with reinforced weld zones, premium low-temperature seals, and cylinder tubes with consistently tight bore tolerances. A cylinder tube with out-of-round deviation exceeding 0.05 mm in a high-cycle forestry application will produce seal wear at three to five times the rate of a properly honed tube \u2014 a problem that compounds over a harvesting season to produce significant unplanned downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Answers to the questions UK buyers ask most often when sourcing boom cylinders from China<\/p>\n

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The unit price varies significantly by bore size, stroke length, pressure rating, and quantity. Standard boom cylinders in the 100\u2013160 mm bore range typically run from \u00a3180 to \u00a3650 per unit ex-works China, before freight and import duties. Ocean freight on a full container load from Ningbo or Shanghai to Felixstowe adds approximately \u00a31,200\u2013\u00a32,000 for a 20-foot container. UK import duty on hydraulic cylinders (commodity code 8412.21) is currently 1.7%. A reputable supplier like Ever Power can provide a landed cost estimate to your UK address once specifications are confirmed.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhich Chinese boom cylinder suppliers are reliable enough to ship directly to construction sites in Birmingham or Sheffield?<\/summary>\n
Reliability for UK delivery is determined by a combination of factory quality systems, export documentation experience, and established freight relationships. Look for suppliers with ISO 9001 certification, a verifiable track record of UK or EU shipments, and the ability to produce mill certificates and hydrostatic test reports on request. Ever Power has shipped boom cylinders to plant operators, crane manufacturers, and equipment distributors across the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North of England, and maintains a dedicated export documentation team to manage UK customs requirements.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat should I ask a Chinese boom cylinder manufacturer before requesting a quote for custom dimensions to fit my UK machinery?<\/summary>\n
Ask for material mill certificate samples, a copy of a recent hydrostatic test report with serial number traceability, examples of previous custom cylinders made to European or British Standards dimensions, confirmation of port thread standard capability (BSPP in particular), and details of their first-article inspection process. Also confirm whether they can supply replacement seal kits and whether those kits use branded seals from Hallite, Parker, or Trelleborg that your UK maintenance team can source independently if needed.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nHow long does it take to receive a custom boom cylinder order from a Chinese factory, from quote approval to delivery at my site in the UK?<\/summary>\n
For a custom boom cylinder with a non-standard bore and stroke, allow six to ten weeks for production, including drawing approval and first-article inspection. Ocean freight from China to Felixstowe or Southampton adds approximately twenty-five to thirty-five days. UK customs clearance typically takes two to five working days. Total elapsed time from confirmed order to delivery at a UK site is typically fourteen to seventeen weeks for a first order. Repeat orders with previously approved drawings are usually faster \u2014 eight to twelve weeks total.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhere can I find a reputable Chinese boom cylinder supplier who offers a written warranty and can provide a price quote for hydraulic equipment destined for UK agricultural machinery?<\/summary>\n
Ever Power offers a standard twelve-month warranty on all boom cylinders, with twenty-four month extended warranties available for large-volume orders. Warranty terms are provided in writing as part of the commercial contract. For agricultural machinery applications, Ever Power can specify cylinders with low-temperature seal compounds rated to -30\u00b0C, marine-grade external coating for wet field conditions, and BSPP port threads to match UK hydraulic hose assemblies. Contact sales@boom-cylinders.com with your machinery specifications and annual volume estimate to receive a formal written quotation.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat documentation do I need from a Chinese boom cylinder manufacturer to satisfy UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations on a lifting application?<\/summary>\n
For pressure-containing components used in lifting equipment subject to UK PSSR 2000 and LOLER regulations, you should obtain material mill certificates with heat number traceability, a hydrostatic pressure test certificate at 1.5\u00d7 rated working pressure, a dimensional inspection report, a conformity declaration from the manufacturer, and welding procedure qualification records if the cylinder has welded end caps. Ever Power’s quality management system generates all of these documents as standard outputs of the production process for cylinders over 160 bar working pressure.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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