Group,
I am looking for ideas. We are trying to qualify a replacement hydraulic cylinder from a new cylinder manufacturer. During cycling of the new cylinder, the cylinder rod rotates which leads to loosening of threaded connections. The new cylinder manufacturer does not have a much, if any, engineering support. Our current cylinder does not have this rotation problem.
My first guess is that there is a "rifling" effect where there are small groves introduced during the machining causing the cylinder rod to rotate. But I am looking for other ideas which could cause the cylinder rod to rotate.
Thanks,
Kirk
I am looking for ideas. We are trying to qualify a replacement hydraulic cylinder from a new cylinder manufacturer. During cycling of the new cylinder, the cylinder rod rotates which leads to loosening of threaded connections. The new cylinder manufacturer does not have a much, if any, engineering support. Our current cylinder does not have this rotation problem.
My first guess is that there is a "rifling" effect where there are small groves introduced during the machining causing the cylinder rod to rotate. But I am looking for other ideas which could cause the cylinder rod to rotate.
Thanks,
Kirk