Hydraulic Shock Dampers / Reverse Tonnage Management
Press Dampers & Cylinders
Cylinder Repair and Replacement That Restores Motion
Press Shock Dampers
Hydraulic Tie-Rod Cylinders
Hydraulic Tie-Rod Cylinders
Pneumatic Tie-Rod Cylinders
Pneumatic Tie-Rod Cylinders
Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
Welded Hydraulic Cylinders
Mill Duty Cylinders
Mill Duty Cylinders
Cylinder Repairs
Cylinder Repairs
Yates Industries
Since 1972, your cylinder source: a manufacturer and rebuilder of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, with over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing and repair space.
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Since 1972. Your Cylinder Source®. Yates Industries is a manufacturer and rebuilder of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders of world-class value. William H. Yates II founded the fluid power distributor in 1972; it has grown into a state-of-the-art operation with over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing and repair space.
Innovation, quality and service: William H. Yates III took leadership in 1993 and expanded operations to Georgia and Alabama, increasing capacity for the welded and mill duty cylinder lines.
IC-Fluid Power
Distributor of international hydraulic components, including SHYC hydraulic shock dampers that control snap-through reverse loads in presses.
Problem
Cylinders are critical components in presses, shears, material handling systems, automation equipment, and other plant equipment that relies on controlled hydraulic or pneumatic motion. When a cylinder leaks, drifts, loses force, becomes damaged, or fails unexpectedly, customers can face production downtime, safety concerns, poor equipment performance, and uncertainty around whether to repair, rebuild, or replace the unit.
VMS supports customers by coordinating cylinder repair, replacement, and new cylinder sourcing through Yates Industries, helping customers evaluate the cylinder type, bore, stroke, rod diameter, mounting style, operating condition, application requirements, and urgency so the correct path can be identified quickly.
What VMS delivers
- Repair, rebuild or replace
- Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder support for repair, rebuild, replacement and new cylinder needs.
- Yates Industries
- Tie rod, welded, mill duty, pneumatic, hydraulic and custom cylinder solutions, plus cylinder repair services.
- Application review
- Cylinder type, operation, bore, stroke, rod diameter, mounting, ports, cushions, seals, operating pressure, environment and production urgency.
- Complete repair scope
- Disassembly and inspection, machining, honing, welding, rod repair, polishing, re-plating, gland and seal replacement, assembly, testing and painting.
- Single point of contact
- Quoting, technical clarification, shipping, lead time review, repair-or-replace discussion and follow-up service support.
Proof
VMS quoted cylinder repair services by Yates Industries for L&W Engineering’s round body hydraulic cylinder, covering disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, welding, honing, rod chrome stripping, rod repair, polishing, re-plating, new gland manufacturing, new seals, assembly, testing, and painting.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a customer repair a cylinder instead of replacing it?
Repair may be appropriate when the cylinder body, application fit, or replacement timing makes rebuilding practical. A disassemble-and-inspect review can help determine whether honing, machining, rod repair, seal replacement, re-plating, and testing can return the cylinder to service, or whether replacement is the better path.
What information is needed to quote a cylinder?
Helpful information includes cylinder type, hydraulic or pneumatic operation, bore, stroke, rod diameter, mounting style, port type, cushions, pressure, application, machine details, photos, drawings, nameplate information, current failure mode, urgency, and whether the customer wants repair, replacement, or a new custom cylinder.
Can Yates support both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder needs?
Yes. Yates manufactures, rebuilds, repairs, and replaces hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, including tie rod, welded, mill duty, custom, and application-specific cylinder solutions.
What are common signs a cylinder needs attention?
Common signs include leaking seals, drifting, loss of force, slow or inconsistent motion, damaged rods, scored barrels, contamination, overheating, unusual noise, poor repeatability, or a cylinder that can no longer hold load or position reliably.