3 controlling the operating movements – Lukas Hydraulic cylinder User Manual
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5.3.1 Single acting hydraulic cylinders (with release spring)
5.3.2 Single acting hydraulic cylinders (without release spring)
1
2
1
2
3
The piston is extended by pressurising the connection (
4
) on the cylinder base side (
5
).
After the pressure is released, the piston retracts solely as a result of the force of an external
load, provided the pressure can dissipate via the supply line (not closed off and not under
pressure).
4
4
5
The piston is extended by pressurising the connection (
1
) on the cylinder base
side (
3
). The piston retracts again using the release spring (
2
) as soon as the
pressure on the connection (
1
) is released and the pressure can dissipate
through the supply line (not closed off and not under pressure).
5.3 Controlling the operating movements