Lifts, pallet equipment and work platforms prioritize controlled motion, package size and predictable lowering.
Operating Conditions That Drive Selection
Start with lifted mass and linkage ratio, then include friction and acceleration. Vertical loads also require load holding and controlled descent in the valve strategy; those functions do not come from the cylinder alone.
Dimensions and Circuit Inputs to Capture
Cycle frequency and target travel time determine flow. In battery equipment, electrical supply and motor thermal duty can become the limiting factor, so compact DC power units should be evaluated with bore and cycle time together.
Reliability and Maintenance Focus
If required stroke exceeds the available closed envelope, telescopic architecture may solve packaging but adds multiple stages and changing effective areas.
Relevant Product Families

EP-HPU-DC Series Compact DC Hydraulic Power Unit
EP-HPU-DC configurable compact hydraulic power unit for battery or vehicle-powered cylinder circuits.

EP-HPU-AC Series AC Hydraulic Power Unit
EP-HPU-AC configurable AC hydraulic power unit for stationary industrial cylinder systems.

EP-HPU-SYS Series Custom Hydraulic Power Unit & Valve System
EP-HPU-SYS custom hydraulic power unit and valve-manifold system configured around the cylinder circuit and duty.

EP-TC Series Inverted Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinder
EP-TC inverted telescopic cylinder range with 7-ton and 12-ton stroke, pressure, package and weight data.
Discuss Your Hydraulic Requirement
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