The forklift lift cylinder is the vertical hydraulic cylinder installed on the mast that raises and lowers the fork carriage. Raydafon manufactures it from high-strength steel with a matched piston and an optimized sealing ring structure that reduces oil leakage and wear. Advanced models include a buffer device that prevents hard impact at full stroke, protecting fragile cargo and reducing wear on the mast.
Both cylinders work together during a lift-and-place cycle: the operator tilts the mast to level the load, then raises the carriage with the lift cylinder. Matching the two cylinders from the same factory keeps the hydraulic response consistent and simplifies spare part inventory. The full range is listed in the Forklift Hydraulic Cylinder category.
All five models share the same high-strength steel body and matched sealing ring architecture. Choose the model that matches your forklift mast and installation distance, or send your OEM drawing for a custom build.
Can't match your installation distance? Send the OEM drawing number or a physical sample. Raydafon reverse-engineers, produces a sample and quotes the batch on the same drawing. For the wider hydraulic cylinder range used on other mobile machinery, see the Hydraulic Cylinder category.
Wear resistance and processing resistance are basic requirements. On heavy-use trucks running daily cycles, the cylinder surface shows little visible wear after extended service.
Piston geometry and sealing ring profile are matched as a set. After the sealing ring structure is optimized, oil leakage faults drop significantly — one customer reported maintenance frequency cut roughly in half.
The cylinder responds immediately to lever input. Operators can move fast on urgent lifting or slow down for accurate positioning on fragile cargo — no lag, no jump.
The end-of-stroke buffer slows the piston as the fork reaches the top of the mast. No hard impact, no vibration — this protects fragile goods and reduces structural wear on the mast.
The five standard models cover most forklift masts. Installation distances from 1658 mm to 1808 mm match common warehouse and logistics trucks.
Rated 17.5-18.1 MPa. The matched piston and seal set keeps pressure stable across frequent up-down cycles with no drift.
Optimized seal structure reduces leakage in dusty warehouse and humid environments. Lower maintenance frequency directly cuts operating cost.
Advanced models slow the piston at end-of-stroke, preventing hard impact on fragile cargo and reducing wear on the mast and the cylinder itself.
Send a forklift brand and model or drawing number. Raydafon reverse-engineers, samples and quotes a custom batch on the same drawing.
Produced in Raydafon's own plant in Ningbo. Customers deal directly with the manufacturer, with fast after-sales response and stable batch quality.
Container loading, pallet picking and shelf transfer. Responsive lift control speeds up handling of standard pallet loads.
Heavy or irregular industrial loads where the operator needs fine height control at the mast top for stacking.
Continuous heavy cycle environments. Buffer device and low-wear seals keep the cylinder running through thousands of cycles per shift.
Forklift dealers and aftermarket suppliers who need a reliable OEM-equivalent lift cylinder for popular truck models. Stock and custom production both available.
Send forklift brand and model, tonnage, required stroke, port size, quantity and destination port.
Raydafon confirms whether a standard model (N30M300 / A2A30M300 / 3.5N4.5H / N35M300 / A2A35M300) fits, or if a custom build is needed.
For custom builds, Raydafon reverse-engineers the OEM part, produces a sample, and confirms bore, stroke, installation distance and port dimensions with the buyer.
High-strength steel cylinder body is honed to tolerance. Piston rod is ground and hard chrome plated for wear resistance.
Piston, seals, guide bush and buffer device are assembled. The buffer stroke is tuned so the stop is impact-free at the rated pressure.
Cylinders are packed in wooden cases with anti-rust oil and protective end caps. Shipped by sea, air or express with packing list, invoice and inspection report.
Cylinder body and rod material certificate, seal compound data sheet provided with each shipment.
Each cylinder pressure-tested at rated pressure before packing. Leakage, stroke smoothness and port fitting are recorded.
Bore, rod, stroke, installation distance and port dimensions recorded against the ordered specification or customer drawing.
Wooden case with anti-rust oil and protective end caps. Large cylinder batches palletized and strapped for sea freight.
A forklift lift cylinder is the vertical hydraulic cylinder installed on the mast that raises and lowers the fork carriage. It converts hydraulic pressure into linear motion along the vertical axis, and is one of the three core hydraulic cylinders on a forklift alongside the tilt cylinder and the steering cylinder.
The lift cylinder moves vertically and controls the height of the fork carriage. The tilt cylinder moves horizontally and controls the forward and backward angle of the mast. Both work together when lifting or positioning a load. Raydafon produces both, and the tilt cylinder is listed separately on the site.
Depending on the model, the working pressure is 17.5 MPa or 18.1 MPa. The bore and rod dimensions are matched to this pressure range, so the cylinder keeps pressure stable under continuous lifting cycles.
The cylinder body and piston rod are made from high-strength steel. The seal set uses a wear-resistant compound with an optimized sealing ring structure. That structure reduces oil leakage and wear, which extends service life in dusty warehouse or humid environments.
On advanced Raydafon models, the cylinder has a buffer device at the end of the stroke. When the fork reaches the top of the mast, the buffer slows the piston so there is no hard 'clang' or vibration. This protects fragile cargo and reduces impact wear on the mast and the cylinder itself.
The five standard models cover common electric and diesel forklift applications. Installation distance ranges from 1658 mm to 1808 mm, so most standard masts have a matching model. For OEM masts or older trucks, Raydafon supports custom bore, stroke and installation distance.
MOQ is 50 units per model. Bulk lead time is 25-35 days after deposit and drawing approval, depending on model complexity and order quantity.
Send your forklift model and tonnage, required stroke, port size, quantity and destination port. Raydafon will confirm the model or design a custom build, then offer an FOB Ningbo quotation with lead time and packing details.
Send your forklift model and tonnage, required stroke, port size and order quantity. Raydafon will confirm the standard model or design a custom build, then offer an FOB Ningbo quotation with lead time and packing details.
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