Hydraulic Cylinder Gland

Date: Jul 05, 2026

The hydraulic cylinder gland (also called cylinder head, rod gland, or end gland) is a critical component located at the rod end of a hydraulic cylinder.

Main Functions

Sealing: Contains primary rod seals to prevent pressurized hydraulic fluid from leaking along the piston rod.

Guidance: Integrates a wear band or bushing to support the piston rod, absorb side loads, and reduce metal-to-metal friction.

Contamination control: Holds a wiper / dust seal to remove dirt, moisture, and debris from the rod surface during retraction.

Structural closure: Forms the front end closure of the cylinder barrel and provides mounting or connection points.

Common Mounting Types

Threaded gland

Bolted flange gland

Snap‑ring retained gland

Tie‑rod mounted gland

Typical Materials

Body: Steel, ductile iron, stainless steel

Machining Request

Dimensional Tolerances

All dimensions to conform to ISO 2768‑m or drawing tolerance notes

Bore diameter tolerance: H7 / H8

Outer diameter tolerance: h7 / h8

Thread accuracy: 6H / 6g

Concentricity (TIR) ≤ 0.02 mm between sealing bore and rod guide bore

Squareness ≤ 0.03 mm/100 mm

Flatness of sealing faces ≤ 0.02 mm

Surface Roughness

Sealing bore surface: Ra 0.4–0.8 μm

Rod guiding surface: Ra 0.8–1.6 μm

Static sealing face: Ra 1.6–3.2 μm

Thread surfaces: Ra 3.2 μm

Other surfaces: Ra 6.3 μm

Machining Quality

No burrs, sharp edges, scratches, or porosities

All sharp edges to be broken (0.2×45° chamfer or radius)

No cracks, inclusions, or machining defects

Full compliance with 2D technical drawing and GD&T requirements

Heat Treatment & Surface Treatment (if required)

Hardness: HRC 28–32 or as specified

Case hardening / induction hardening if needed

Phosphating, black oxide, or zinc plating as required

Inspection Requirements

100% dimensional inspection

Pressure test if specified

Dimensional inspection report

Visual and surface defect check

Marking & Packaging

Part number, batch, material marked clearly

Rust prevention treatment

Secure packaging to avoid damage during transportation.