Lightraulics

Composite Hydraulics
Ultra-lightweight Cylinders
and Piston Accumulators

Example

Performance

Certifications

Working pressure: 450 bar / 6525 psi

Burst pressure: 1521 bar /

22060 psi after 1 million cycles
at 0450 bar / 06525 psi

DIN EN ISO 9001:2000

Piston dia.: 75 mm / 3 in.

Rod dia.: 36 mm / 1.4 in.
Stroke: 500 mm / 19.7 in.
Weight: 25 kg / 55 lb
No metallic inner liner

1 million full-stroke cycles under

700 N side load

DIN EN 9001:2003 (AS 9100)

Germanischer Lloyd

1 million short-stroke cycles at

high frequency
Corrosion resistant
Non-magnetic

For customized specifications or

references, please contact:
Parker Hannifin Manufacturing
Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Composite Technologies Europe
CTE
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 38
28816 Stuhr
+ 49 (0)421 56 98-200
lightraulics@parker.com
www.parker.com

Comparative Weights Composite vs. Steel Hydraulic Cylinder

Composite

Standard Steel

Bore diameter

250 mm

250 mm

Rod diameter

120 mm

120 mm

Stroke

550 mm

550 mm

Pressure

420 bar

420 bar

Weight

210 kg

600 kg

Weight saving

65 %

Composite Materials Advantages

High strength-to-weight ratio
High stiffness-to-weight ratio
Customizable material
properties

Superior fatigue life and

Low thermal expansion
manufacturability vs. lightweight
Superior damping performance
alloys (e.g. titanium, aluminium,
Non-magnetic
magnesium)
Corrosion resistance

Good conductivity (carbon fibre)

Composite Materials Value Proposition

Weight savings of up to 65%
minimized axle load (mobile
hydraulics)
minimized stabilizer envelope
(e.g. cranes, concrete pumps,
material handler)
maximized horizontal reach
(e.g. cranes, concrete pumps,
material handler)

Superior acceleration due to

light weight

Condition monitoring with fibre

optics or conductive wires

faster cycle times (assembly

machines, robotics)

pro-active downtime
prevention/reduction

Corrosion resistance

Aesthetics

time and cost savings on

maintenance (e.g. offshore,
marine, subsea)

cosmetic surface finishes

available for e.g. leisure marine
applications

Longer product life

Integrated heating can be easily

fitted due to good conductivity

implementation of extra features

better amortization of
possible where total weight is
investment
limited
Lighter tools, portable by
manpower without additional
lifting equipment (e.g. heavy lift
cylinders, rescue tools)

Energy savings due to

light weight
cost saving due to lower fuel/
electricity consumption

Reduced vibration due to

excellent damping properties
Improved performance
wherever vibration is
undesirable

Suitable for applications

sensitive to magnetic fields
High-end technology

High customizability
ability to design different
properties in different directions
versatile manufacturability
versatile component packaging

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