The Effect of the Type of Mounting on Stability of a Hydraulic Telescopic Cylinder

This paper revolves around the boundary value problem regarding the stability of a telescopic hydraulic cylinder. The effect of its mounting type on the maximum load able to move without being damaged by buckling was examined. The formulation of the boundary problem was carried out on the basis of the static stability. The results were presented in a dimensionless form. The influence of the type of mounting of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder on the bearing capacity of the system was determined, taking into account changes in cylinder and seals thickness parameters and stiffness of connections between following elements. The results are presented for a three-stage and a five-stage hydraulic telescopic cylinder.