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 so are available in a number of configurations. The two main types of hydraulic cylinders are Tie-rod and Welded. Each one of these cylinder types can possess unique applications due to their styles. Tie-rod cylinders are often installed in light to moderate duty applications and tend to be designed to end up being repaired or re-loaded if required. Welded cylinders are made for most applications and are more complex in design but are generally more difficult to hydraulic cylinder china repair due to the welded style. Welded cylinders are usually a better solution because of their compact design so when a more robust design is important in an application.