Enerpac precision production hydraulic cylinders are designed for high-cycle industrial applications where repeatable hydraulic movement, long service life, and flexible mounting are important. These double-acting cylinders provide hydraulic force during both extension and retraction, making them well suited for production machinery, fixturing, clamping, positioning, pressing, and automated manufacturing applications.
This collection includes Enerpac RD and BRD Series precision production cylinders in multiple capacities and stroke lengths. The two series provide corresponding cylinder configurations with different mounting-thread standards, allowing the cylinder to be matched to the equipment or fixture in which it will be installed.
Enerpac RD and BRD Precision Production Cylinders
Enerpac RD and BRD Series cylinders are engineered for demanding production environments where cylinders may cycle repeatedly throughout a manufacturing process. Their double-acting design provides powered advance and return, while multiple mounting provisions make it easier to integrate the cylinder into machinery, tooling, and custom fixtures.
RD Series Precision Production Cylinders
Enerpac RD Series cylinders use imperial mounting-thread configurations and are the standard precision production series commonly specified for North American applications. Available models include multiple capacity and stroke combinations for applications requiring controlled push and pull force.
BRD Series Precision Production Cylinders
Enerpac BRD Series cylinders provide corresponding precision production configurations with metric mounting threads. They offer the same basic double-acting, high-cycle production-cylinder concept while supporting machinery and fixture designs based on metric mounting standards.
Designed for High-Cycle Production Applications
Production equipment can place very different demands on a hydraulic cylinder than occasional lifting or maintenance work. Cylinders may operate repeatedly throughout a shift and often become an integrated component of a fixture or machine.
Enerpac precision production cylinders are designed for long service life in these applications. Their double-acting operation develops hydraulic force in both directions, while the available mounting configurations make them adaptable to clamping, positioning, pressing, assembly, and other repetitive industrial processes.
Flexible Mounting for Fixtures and Machinery
Mounting flexibility is one of the primary advantages of the RD and BRD Series. Depending on the application, cylinders can be incorporated into production equipment using compatible mounting accessories and threaded mounting provisions.
This makes the series useful where the cylinder must become a permanent or semi-permanent part of a fixture rather than simply being positioned beneath a load like a conventional lifting cylinder.
When selecting between RD and BRD models, pay particular attention to the mounting-thread standard. RD Series models are intended for imperial-thread installations, while BRD Series models provide metric-thread configurations.
Choosing a Precision Production Hydraulic Cylinder
Start by determining the hydraulic force required during both extension and retraction. Because a double-acting cylinder has different effective piston areas on the advance and retract sides, available force will differ depending on the direction of movement.
Next, determine the required stroke and verify that the cylinder's collapsed and extended dimensions fit within the machinery or fixture throughout the complete operating cycle.
Mounting requirements should be evaluated early in the selection process. Confirm whether the equipment uses imperial or metric mounting threads, then verify the cylinder's collar, plunger, base, and accessory mounting dimensions before finalizing the design.
Also consider operating frequency, hydraulic flow requirements, available oil capacity, cycle speed, and compatibility with the pump, valve, hoses, couplers, and other hydraulic system components.
Precision Production vs. General Industrial Cylinders
Precision production cylinders are intended for repeated operation and integration into machinery or fixtures. For general lifting, pushing, and maintenance applications where specialized production mounting is unnecessary, browse our Enerpac General Purpose Hydraulic Cylinders.
For other applications requiring powered advance and return, see our Enerpac Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders. You can also return to our complete Enerpac Hydraulic Cylinders collection.
