{"id":2728,"date":"2024-03-07T16:24:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/encyclopedia\/tandem-cylinder\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:52:25","slug":"tandem-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Tandem cylinder"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2728\" class=\"elementor elementor-2728 elementor-1086\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-735b55f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"735b55f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2820cb8b\" data-id=\"2820cb8b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fb9997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fb9997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Tandem cylinders provide multiple force output<\/h1><p>The force of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/hydraulikzylinder.html\">hydraulic cylinder<\/a> is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force is proportional to the increase in the pressure areas. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> practically doubles this pressure area or multiplies it further.   <\/p><h2>Design of a tandem cylinder<\/h2><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> consists of at least two hydraulic cylinders connected in series. The piston rod passes through both cylinders or is rigidly coupled to the next one. The master cylinder or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-pump\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic pump provides pressure and volume flowThe hydraulic pump is the core component of a hydraulic system. It ensures the circulation of the hydraulic fluid. In doing so, it generates&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic pump<\/a> operates both cylinders simultaneously. Internally, they are equipped as normal with inlet and outlet valves. This doubles the effective working area of the slave cylinder.    <\/p><h3>Advantages of a tandem cylinder<\/h3><ul><li>higher force increase<\/li><li>compact installation space<\/li><li>constant pressure source<\/li><li>improved controllability<\/li><li>higher operational reliability<\/li><\/ul><p>The increase in pressing force can be multiplied as many times, by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a>, as cylinders are connected in series. They do become longer, but there is no further increase in installation space. Especially on the master side, higher force can be generated with the same power units by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a>. With intelligent control, the pressing force and the extension speed of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> can be controlled precisely.   <\/p><p>Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> essentially consists of two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/standard-cylinders\/\" target=\"_self\" title='Standard cylinders ensure predictable costingIn mechanical engineering, anything outside of standard parts is always associated with high costs. Any component that cannot be bought \"off the shelf\" must be custom-made.&hellip;' class=\"encyclopedia\">standard cylinders<\/a> connected in series, its operational reliability is correspondingly higher. If the seal or line in one cylinder fails, the remaining cylinder can continue to perform the work. This is very advantageous in critical systems, for example in avionics.  <\/p><h3>Use of tandem cylinders<\/h3><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> is used where high pressing forces must be combined with limited installation space on the master side. A typical application is particularly high-performance construction machinery or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-presses\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic Presses: Workhorses in Crafts and IndustryHydraulic presses are used where particularly high compressive forces are required. These machines are available in a wide variety and are an indispensable part&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic presses<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> can also be effective in complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-power-unit\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic Power Unit for Guaranteed Pressure and Flow RateThe hydraulic power unit is the central module that supplies a hydraulic system with its core parameters. It consists of a variety&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic power unit<\/a>s equipped with many actuators. With an unchanged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-power-unit\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic Power Unit for Guaranteed Pressure and Flow RateThe hydraulic power unit is the central module that supplies a hydraulic system with its core parameters. It consists of a variety&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic power unit<\/a>, it can increase the potential at a specific point. As long as working speed is not a factor, it is a quick and simple way to achieve more power.    <\/p><h3>Maintenance of tandem cylinders<\/h3><p>Technically speaking, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/tandem-cylinder\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tandem cylinders provide multiple force outputThe force of a hydraulic cylinder is defined by the difference in cross-sectional areas of the master and slave cylinders. The effective increase in force&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">tandem cylinder<\/a> is hardly more complex in design than a conventional hydraulic cylinder. It simply consists of twice the number of components. 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