What is Ram cylinder | Definition, Construction, Working, and more

Ram cylinder

When piston is larger and almost equal to the piston rod, it is known as ram cylinder.

Construction

  • It consists of cylinder in which ram Or plunger is mounted. The plunger is a larger size piston with d=l. Hence piston and piston rod are same as a single element.
  • The platform is provided at the top of the ram for placing the heavy loads conveniently.
  • The single inlet is provided in the cylinder for oil feed. The r is always mounted vertically. It is single acting type.

 RAM CYLINDER

Working

  • When pressurised oil enter through inlet, it will lift the ram in the upward direction. The load is lifted to the required height.
  • When oil supply is cut off to lower the load, the ram come downward die to gravity force and oil is drained to the tank through the outlet port.

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Application

  1. Commonly used as a lift in a automobile service station.
  2. Material handling equipments
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