A hydraulic cylinder is a mechanical actuator used to provide unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke. Hydraulic cylinders are used in almost every sector and are available in a number of configurations. Both main types of hydraulic cylinders are Tie-rod and Welded. Each of these cylinder types can have unique applications due to their designs. Tie-rod cylinders are often installed in light to medium duty applications and are generally designed to become repaired or re-loaded if required. Hyd Cylinder Welded cylinders are created for most applications and so are more technical in style but are usually more difficult to repair due to the welded style. Welded cylinders are usually a better solution because of their compact design and when a more robust design is important within an application.