Dimensional tolerance is one of the details that hydraulic cylinder manufacturers need to define when purchasing a chrome plated rod. The rod diameter affects the relationship between the piston rod, seals, guide components, and other mating parts. A rod that does not match the intended dimensional
Written by Alex, Production Engineer at EAST AII get this question almost every week from new customers: "Which hardness grade do I actually need?" Usually they've already got a bore size and a working pressure figured out, but the hardness callout on the drawing just says "hard chrome" without spec
Why Manufacturing Process MattersA chrome plated rod is not produced simply by applying chrome to a steel shaft. The finished hydraulic piston rod is the result of several processes, and each stage can influence the final dimensions and surface condition.For hydraulic cylinder manufacturers, underst