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Cylinder types

Marine grade cylinders

Motus Hydraulics stocks stainless steel material for building custom cylinders for applications where high corrosion resistance is required e.g. in Marine use and food processing plants where exposed particularly to salt spray.

Motus cylinder, from the Motus Cylinder Guide Book

Marine grade

Chrome, zinc and nickel plating options are also available to enhance surface protection and the integrity of the cylinder material when in use.

Motus ensures these cylinders are fitted with high quality seals and gland design to complement minimal maintenance and downtime.

Common applications

  • Marine
Motus cylinder, from the Motus Cylinder Guide Book

Marine fully stainless

Fully stainless cylinders provide the ultimate durability in harsh marine applications, both partially and fully submerged.

1. All components available in the following grades of stainless steel: 316, 17-4 or 2205 for high corrosion resistance.

2. Durable elastomer and thermoplastic composite seals to last extended servicing cycle times.

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Marine standard

For a more cost-effective option, or for an application where no submersion is required, the Marine Standard series utilises a stainless spear and spear mount (2205 grade). All other components are carbon steel, with the exterior sandblasted and zinc arc sprayed to a C3 rating.

Hoses being assembled at the bench