Hydraulic cylinder type

[RAYINTOMBALL]

I'm new to the AS site and have learned more in the last 3 to 4 months from this site than I have learned in a while. Great site IM wandering whats the difference in a tie rod cylinder and a welded tee cylinder, and is one better than the other for a log splitter I'm going to start building. Thanks in advance

 

[triptester]

A tie-rod cylinder has the end caps held in place with 4 high strength steel rods. The welded cylinder has the back end welded shut and the front, rod end,closed by various removable means.

Welded cylinders are more compact, while the tie-rod cylinder seem simpler to manufacture. Both often have the same pressure rating.

Tie-rod cylinders are usually readily available at farm supply stores. The rod shaft dia. will affect the price. A 1 3/4" dia. shaft should be considered minimum.

 

[mga]

another consideration is how you intend to mount the cylinder to your beam.

that rear mount is important.