{"id":1816,"date":"2026-09-09T06:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalite.net\/?post_type=product&p=1816"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:11:26","slug":"hcyy11112014-hook-lift-tilt-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/metalite.net\/nl\/product\/hcyy11112014-hook-lift-tilt-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Hook Lift Tilt Cylinder \u2013 Model HCYY11112014 | \u03a6160\u00d7\u03a680\u00d71925, 30 MPa, 290 kg"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Model HCYY11112014<\/p>\n

Hook Lift Tilt Cylinder<\/h2>\n

\u03a6160 \u00d7 \u03a680 \u00d7 1925 mm \u00b7 30 MPa working pressure \u00b7 290 kg \u2014 The main lifting actuator that does the real work on every load cycle.<\/p>\n

\u03a6160 mm Bore<\/span>
\n1925 mm Stroke<\/span>
\n30 MPa \/ 35 MPa<\/span>
\n290 kg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What the Hook Lift Tilt Cylinder Actually Does \u2014 and Why 290 kg Is Worth It<\/span><\/h2>\n

The hook lift tilt cylinder<\/strong> (HCYY11112014) is the workhorse of the entire hooklift system. Every time a skip bin, container, or roll-off body goes up or comes down, this is the cylinder doing the lifting. With a \u03a6160 mm bore, a 1925 mm stroke, and a working weight of 290 kg, it is \u2014 by every measurable dimension \u2014 the most demanding component in the hydraulic circuit.<\/p>\n

In a typical hooklift sequence, the tilt cylinder<\/strong> extends to raise the hooklift arm from the horizontal road position to the full tilt angle needed to slide the container onto the subframe. The stroke of 1925 mm translates directly into the arm travel arc \u2014 longer stroke means a wider sweep, which in turn determines the maximum container length and off-ground height the truck can handle. At 30 MPa working pressure, the \u03a6160 bore develops a theoretical push force of approximately 603 kN<\/strong> \u2014 over 60 tonnes of linear force, acting through the arm pivot to generate the torque needed to lift fully loaded skips.<\/p>\n

The installation distance of 2376 mm (center-to-center, retracted) defines the physical footprint of this cylinder on the subframe. This is a non-negotiable dimension when specifying a replacement \u2014 even a 10 mm deviation changes the arm geometry and alters the effective mechanical advantage at the pivot point.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2014 HCYY11112014 Hooklift Tilt Hydraulic Cylinder<\/h2>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\nEngineering Context<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Model<\/td>\nHCYY11112014<\/td>\nHooklift tilt cylinder series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore \u00d7 Rod \u00d7 Stroke<\/td>\n\u03a6160 \u00d7 \u03a680 \u00d7 1925 mm<\/td>\nLarge-bore, long-stroke configuration for maximum arm torque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Pressure<\/td>\n30 MPa<\/td>\nPush force \u2248 603 kN at rated pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Withstand Pressure<\/td>\n35 MPa<\/td>\n17% overpressure margin; burst tested before shipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stroke (Trip)<\/td>\n1925 mm<\/td>\nFull arm travel from horizontal to maximum tilt position<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation Distance<\/td>\n2376 mm<\/td>\nPin-to-pin span (retracted); critical for arm geometry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n290 kg<\/td>\nAccounts for ~60\u201370% of total hooklift cylinder system mass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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603 kN<\/p>\n

Rated push force at 30 MPa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1925 mm<\/p>\n

Full arm-sweep stroke<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u03a6160 mm<\/p>\n

Bore diameter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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35 MPa<\/p>\n

Max withstand pressure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Bore Size and Stroke Length Drive Every Hooklift Design Decision<\/h2>\n

In any hydraulic actuator, force output is purely a function of bore area and pressure: F = P \u00d7 A<\/strong>. At 30 MPa and a \u03a6160 bore (area = 20,106 mm\u00b2), you get approximately 603 kN of push force. That force \u2014 transmitted through the tilt arm linkage \u2014 becomes the torque at the pivot point that lifts the load. If the hydraulic system can’t deliver that force consistently, even a fully-rated 30-tonne container will stall the arm mid-cycle.<\/p>\n

The 1925 mm stroke isn’t arbitrary either. Hooklift arm geometry is a fixed trigonometric relationship: the angle the arm sweeps through from road position to full tilt is determined by the cylinder stroke and the pivot distance. Replacing this cylinder with a shorter-stroke unit doesn’t just change the arm angle \u2014 it changes the effective hook height above the ground, potentially making the truck unable to engage standard-height containers.<\/p>\n

The \u03a680 mm rod diameter is also deliberately oversized relative to the bore. At a 2:1 bore-to-rod ratio, the annular pull force<\/strong> (retraction) is approximately 452 kN \u2014 enough to drag a loaded container back onto the subframe even on uneven ground or a slight uphill gradient. Undersized rod diameters are a leading cause of column buckling failures on long-stroke cylinders under eccentric load conditions.<\/p>\n

The 35 MPa withstand pressure \u2014 a 17% margin over rated working pressure \u2014 absorbs transient spikes from fast valve actuation, cold-start viscosity surges, and relief valve response lag. For a 290 kg cylinder operating at full stroke, the consequences of a seal blow-out mid-cycle aren’t just a maintenance cost: they’re a safety event.<\/p>\n

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Skip Loader and Roll-Off Truck Applications \u2014 Where This Tilt Cylinder Earns Its Keep<\/h2>\n

The HCYY11112014 is specified for the tilt cylinder position on hooklift (skip loader) trucks operating across the following industries and duty cycles:<\/p>\n

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  • High-volume waste management fleets<\/strong> \u2014 8\u201312 load cycles per shift, where consistent extension speed and smooth deceleration at end-of-stroke prevent container shock-loading<\/li>\n
  • Construction waste skip hire<\/strong> \u2014 mixed-density loads (concrete, timber, metal) that generate asymmetric container center-of-gravity, putting high bending loads through the rod at partial extension<\/li>\n
  • Industrial liquid container transport<\/strong> \u2014 where slow, controlled arm movement during tilt is critical for avoiding slosh-induced overturning moments<\/li>\n
  • Recycling and materials recovery facilities<\/strong> \u2014 multi-stream containers handled in fast-turnaround environments where cycle time directly impacts throughput revenue<\/li>\n
  • OEM hooklift system assembly<\/strong> \u2014 truck body builders requiring a dimensionally consistent, pressure-tested tilt cylinder across multiple production batches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Construction and Material Specification<\/h2>\n
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    Cylinder Tube<\/p>\n

    Cold-drawn seamless steel (ST52 \/ E355), precision-honed ID to Ra \u2264 0.4 \u03bcm. Wall thickness calculated for 35 MPa burst with a minimum safety factor of 2.5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Piston Rod<\/p>\n

    \u03a680 mm, 45# steel with induction-hardened outer surface and hard chrome plating \u2265 25 \u03bcm. Slenderness ratio engineered to prevent Euler column buckling under full-stroke eccentric loading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Seal System<\/p>\n

    Polyurethane (PU) piston and rod seals, with a scraper wiper and secondary dust lip. Rated \u221225 \u00b0C to +85 \u00b0C for year-round operation across northern European and North American climates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    End Mounts<\/p>\n

    Heavy-duty clevis or trunnion pin ends (specify configuration), machined from forged steel for fatigue resistance under high-cycle alternating loads. Pin bore tolerances held to H7.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Surface Protection<\/p>\n

    Exterior barrel: two-coat epoxy primer + polyurethane topcoat, minimum 80 \u03bcm DFT. Rated for salt-spray exposure (ISO 9227) common in coastal and winter road-salt environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Quality Testing<\/p>\n

    Each cylinder is hydrostatically tested to 35 MPa before shipment. Leakage check at working pressure with 5-minute hold. Stroke function test at no-load to confirm smooth travel and end-cushion performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Installation and Replacement Notes for the Hooklift Tilt Cylinder<\/h2>\n

    At 290 kg, this cylinder requires appropriate lifting equipment for safe handling during installation \u2014 a chain hoist or boom crane rated for at least 500 kg is recommended to allow controlled positioning without personnel strain. Critical installation checkpoints:<\/p>\n