Product description:

The piston rod is a connecting component that supports the piston in performing work. It is mostly used in oil cylinders and air cylinders as motion execution components and is a frequently moving and highly technical motion component. Taking the hydraulic cylinder as an example, it is composed of the cylinder barrel, piston rod (oil Cylinder rod), piston, and end cover. The quality of its processing directly affects the lifespan and reliability of the entire product. The processing requirements for the piston rod are high. Its surface roughness should be within the range of Ra0.4 to 0.8 μm, and strict requirements are imposed on coaxiality and wear resistance.

A Hydraulic piston rod is one of the most critical components in a hydraulic cylinder, responsible for transmitting the hydraulic force generated by pressurized fluid to mechanical movement. It connects the piston to the machine’s working mechanism, enabling controlled extension, retraction, and motion transfer. The precision, strength, and surface quality of a hydraulic piston rod directly affect the efficiency, durability, and reliability of hydraulic systems used in heavy machinery, industrial automation, and engineering equipment.

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Material and Construction

Hydraulic piston rods are commonly made from high-strength carbon steel (AISI 1045, C45), alloy steel (AISI 4140, 42CrMo4), or stainless steel (AISI 304, 316). These materials offer superior mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, hardness, and resistance to impact and fatigue. For harsh or corrosive environments, stainless steel or specially coated rods are preferred.

The rod surface is typically treated with hard chrome plating or nickel-chrome plating, forming a highly wear-resistant layer that protects against corrosion and minimizes friction between seals. This ensures smooth operation, longer service life, and reduced maintenance costs.

Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing of a hydraulic piston rod involves multiple precision-controlled steps to ensure superior quality and performance:

Material Preparation: Select high-grade steel bar with excellent straightness and mechanical integrity.

Rough and Finish Machining: Use CNC lathes to achieve precise dimensions and surface geometry.

Heat Treatment: Quenching and tempering processes enhance strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance.

Centerless Grinding: Improves surface precision and ensures accurate diameter tolerance.

Hard Chrome Plating: A dense, uniform chrome layer (20–30 μm) provides high surface hardness (HRC 60–65).

Polishing: Produces an ultra-smooth surface (Ra ≤ 0.2 μm) for friction-free motion.

Inspection and Testing: Each rod undergoes rigorous testing for straightness, coating thickness, hardness, and surface finish to guarantee quality consistency.

Key Features and Advantages

High Strength and Stability: Withstand heavy loads and high-pressure hydraulic conditions.

Excellent Surface Finish: Mirror-polished surface ensures minimal friction and seal wear.

Superior Corrosion Resistance: Chrome or nickel coating provides long-term protection in demanding environments.

Dimensional Precision: Tight tolerances guarantee smooth cylinder operation and perfect seal compatibility.

Fatigue and Impact Resistance: Enhanced durability ensures long service life under cyclic loading.

Customizable Design: Available in various diameters, lengths, and coatings for different hydraulic systems.

Production process of the piston rod:

Applications:

The hydraulic cylinder is an energy conversion device that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy. It is the core actuating component in the hydraulic system. The hydraulic cylinder uses hydraulic oil to drive the piston to move, converting hydraulic energy into linear reciprocating motion. When the hydraulic oil enters the cylinder barrel, it pushes the piston rod to extend or retract, completing the predetermined action. The direction and speed of its movement are regulated by the hydraulic control system. The hydraulic cylinder consists of a cylinder barrel, cylinder cover, piston and piston rod, sealing device, and buffering device. According to its structure, it can be classified as piston type, plunger type, multi-stage telescopic sleeve type, and gear-rack type. Hydraulic cylinders are widely used in machine tools, construction machinery, vehicles, and other fields, featuring a simple structure and smooth movement.

Hydraulic piston rods are widely used across multiple sectors, including:

Construction machinery: Excavators, cranes, loaders, bulldozers

Agricultural equipment: Tractors, harvesters, and plows

Industrial automation: Press machines, hydraulic lifts, and forming machines

Marine and offshore systems: Deck equipment and steering mechanisms

Mining and drilling equipment: Hydraulic hammers, booms, and supports

Automotive and transportation: Hydraulic suspensions and steering systems

These rods operate under extreme pressure and constant motion, making material quality and surface finish crucial for maintaining performance and safety.

Company profile:

Since its establishment in 2014, Wuxi Hengxin Zhicheng Co., Ltd. has rapidly grown into a leading enterprise in the steel manufacturing industry. We focus on the research, production and sales of seamless steel pipes, special-shaped steel pipes and hydraulic cylinders, and are committed to providing customers with high-quality, customizable products that fully meet diverse application needs.

Our products are exported to global markets such as the Middle East, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, and are highly trusted by large purchasers and customers in the steel industry. We always prioritize quality, reliability and customer service, and attach great importance to establishing long-term and stable cooperative relationships with customers. We provide each customer with tailor-made solutions.

We continuously promote technological innovation and improve service capabilities and production efficiency. Through an efficient online platform, you can browse our best-selling products at any time and communicate with the sales and support teams in real time to conveniently obtain the information you need. We sincerely invite partners from all countries to visit, exchange and provide guidance, and jointly explore more possible cooperation opportunities!

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Packaging and Transportation:

【Package standard】

We use steel bands to tightly package the products into hexagonal bundles. The structure is stable and not prone to deformation. Each bundle is equipped with two high-strength nylon straps to ensure the safety and convenience of the lifting operation.

To meet various maritime transportation needs, we offer a range of customized packaging options, including full coverage with oilcloth, moisture-proof wooden boxes, and high-strength protective frame packaging, to ensure the maximum safety of goods during transportation.

【Guarantee for transportation】

We offer 20-foot and 40-foot standard container transportation services. Each container can carry up to 25 tons of goods and we can accept trial orders with a minimum of 5 tons. This allows for flexible adaptation to your purchasing scale. All packaging complies with maritime shipping standards to ensure that the goods are delivered to the destination efficiently and safely.

Why us?

We focus on the research, development, production and sales of seamless steel pipes, Special-shaped steel pipes and hydraulic cylinders. We have a complete production chain and an advanced equipment system, including piercing machines, cold drawing machines, hot rolling machines, high-precision flaw detection and testing equipment. The company has passed multiple authoritative certifications such as ISO9001, API, SGS, CCS, DNV, ABS, CE, RoHS, etc., ensuring that each product complies with international standards. We are committed to providing customers with high-quality, customizable solutions to meet diverse application needs.

Relying on our own built processing base and modern workshops, combined with multiple branches and storage centers across the country, we have achieved sufficient inventory and efficient logistics coordination, significantly shortening the delivery cycle and ensuring the rapid delivery of orders.

We have established a complete service and support system. After the order is signed, the professional after-sales team can provide timely and safe on-site guidance and technical support to ensure that customers are at ease throughout the process from procurement to use.

FAQ：

1. Do you support customized design and production?

Sure. We have a professional engineering team that can conduct customized design and production with special sizes, control systems or OEM according to your requirements.

2. How fast can you deliver?

In stock sizes, it takes 3-5 days. For customized sizes, it takes 30-35 days.

3. What payment methods do you support?

We support TT payment. Generally, 30% to 50% of the payment is made in advance, and the remaining amount is paid before shipment.

4. Can you provide material certification (MTC)?

Yes, we will provide MTC to you after production is completed to ensure that the material quality meets the standards.

5. What is the minimum order quantity?

Generally, we accept trial orders. The minimum order quantity is 1-3 tons, which can be determined according to different products.