BVA Hydraulics | Single Acting Cylinders
Spring or Load Return
BVA Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
Shop BVA single-acting cylinders for lifting, pressing, positioning, pulling and maintenance applications. Choose from general-purpose, low-profile, hollow-hole, lock-nut, aluminum, high-tonnage and specialty designs.
Single-Acting Cylinders
Choose the Right Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
Compare the available styles and confirm the complete operating requirements before ordering.
General-Purpose Cylinders
Versatile steel cylinders for lifting, pressing, positioning and maintenance work.
Low-Profile & Flat-Body
Compact cylinders for applications with limited insertion and collapsed-height space.
Hollow-Hole Cylinders
Center-hole designs that allow rods, cables or threaded members to pass through the cylinder.
Lock-Nut Cylinders
Mechanical load-holding designs for applications requiring an extended load to be supported.
Aluminum Cylinders
Lower-weight cylinder options for portability and frequent field handling.
High-Tonnage & Specialty
High-capacity, threaded, pull and application-specific cylinder configurations.
Information Needed to Select a Single-Acting Cylinder
Cylinder capacity is only one part of the selection. Stroke, collapsed height, return method, mounting and load-support requirements also matter.
- Required push or pull capacity
- Required stroke
- Maximum collapsed height
- Available outside diameter
- Spring return or load return
- Solid or hollow plunger
- Lock-nut or load-holding requirement
- Steel or aluminum construction
How to Find and Order BVA Equipment
Define the Application
Record the required capacity, travel, available space, power source and operating method.
Locate the Model
Use the existing data plate, BVA literature or product specifications to identify the model.
Search or Request a Quote
Search the catalog below or send the model, quantity and application details to our sales team.
Before Ordering
What returns a single-acting cylinder?
Depending on the model, a single-acting cylinder retracts by an internal return spring or by the external load after hydraulic pressure is released.
When should I use a low-profile cylinder?
Use a low-profile or flat-body cylinder when the available insertion height is limited. Confirm both collapsed height and required stroke.
What is a hollow-hole cylinder used for?
A hollow center allows a rod, cable or threaded bar to pass through the cylinder for tensioning, pulling, testing and maintenance applications.
Can a hydraulic cylinder be used to support a load indefinitely?
Do not rely solely on hydraulic pressure to support a load. Use suitable mechanical supports or a purpose-designed lock-nut cylinder and follow applicable safety procedures.
Browse Available Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders
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