Steel or stainless steel: material selection guide for hydraulic cylinders
Steel is the standard material for hydraulic cylinders (hardened and tempered rods, hard chrome plated; heads and end caps in tempered carbon steel, R = 50-60 kg/mm²) and suits most industrial applications; stainless steel is chosen instead when corrosion resistance is needed, for environments such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical or marine industries.
Steel or stainless steel: how to choose
- Steel (standard): hardened and tempered alloy steel rods, hard chrome plated; heads and end caps in tempered carbon steel (R = 50-60 kg/mm²); a robust and economical solution for most industrial applications
- Stainless steel: high corrosion resistance, easy cleaning, long life and high reliability - a necessary choice for food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries and marine/corrosive environments
Nuova Emmebi Cilindri produces hydraulic cylinders in both steel and stainless steel, using materials certified by qualified suppliers, for standard applications and more demanding environments.
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