Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic Cylinders — Precision-Engineered Fluid Power Solutions for UK Industry

At Pearson Hydraulics, we supply and service a comprehensive range of hydraulic cylinders built to perform in the most demanding industrial environments across the UK. Whether you require an off-the-shelf unit for immediate despatch or a bespoke hydraulic cylinder engineered to your exact specifications, our expert team delivers reliable, high-performance solutions backed by decades of fluid power experience.

What Is a Hydraulic Cylinder?

A hydraulic cylinder is a linear actuator that converts hydraulic pressure into powerful mechanical force and motion. Using pressurised hydraulic fluid — typically oil — hydraulic cylinders generate controlled linear movement capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, clamping, and pressing with extraordinary force and precision. They are a fundamental component in hydraulic systems across construction, manufacturing, agriculture, marine, and heavy industry, making them one of the most critical components in modern fluid power engineering.

Our Range of Hydraulic Cylinders

Pearson Hydraulics stocks and supplies an extensive range of hydraulic cylinders to meet the varied demands of UK industry, including:

Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders Single-acting cylinders use hydraulic pressure to produce force in one direction only, with spring return or gravity return on the retract stroke. Ideal for applications such as clamping, lifting, and pressing where one-directional force is required. Available in a range of bore sizes and stroke lengths to suit your system requirements.

Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders Double-acting cylinders provide hydraulic force in both the extend and retract directions, making them the most versatile and widely used cylinder type in industrial hydraulic systems. Perfect for push-pull applications, machine tools, and automated production lines where precise, bidirectional control is essential.