Danny C
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- Porters Lake, Nova Scotia
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- 2014 LS U5020C w/ LL5100 Loader
I'm also lost when it comes to hydraulics, a DA cylinder is that a cylinder with "two" hose inputs? And does a SA cylinder only have "one' hose input?
A double acting cylinder will have two hoses attached to the cylinder and "acts", or moves in two directions under its own power; in and out. A Single "acting" cylinder has one hose input and will only work in one direction under it's own power. They are typically installed as a pair. Each cylinder works in one direction only with the other pushing or closing its pair shut. Normally installed with a cross-over relief valve.