A hydraulic cylinder is a mechanical actuator used to provide unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke. Hydraulic cylinders are found in almost every sector and are available in a number of configurations. Both main types of hydraulic cylinders are Tie-rod and Welded. Each one of these cylinder types can have unique applications because of their designs. Tie-rod cylinders are usually installed in light to medium duty applications and tend to be Hyd Cylinder designed to be repaired or re-packed if required. 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 style is important in an application.