Designed for bidirectional force application, our double acting telescopic cylinders feature independent hydraulic ports for extension and retraction, enabling controlled movement under load. The retraction stage uses a larger piston area to generate higher retraction force, ideal for heavy-duty applications like mining dump trucks and recycling compactors. Hardened steel guide rings (65 HRC) and scraper seals protect against abrasive particles, while the nickel-plated cylinder bores (Ra ≤0.8μm) reduce friction. These cylinders offer up to 40,000 cycle life under full load, with a retraction speed up to 1.5 times faster than single-acting models. The design incorporates a pressure equalization circuit to prevent cavitation during rapid retraction. For marine applications, we offer stainless steel versions (316SS) with marine-grade seals. Contact us for duty cycle test results or view our double acting cylinder case studies.