Effects of Geometrical Clearances, Supports Friction, and Wear Rings on Hydraulic Actuators Bending Behavior

Figure 8

Realization of the actuator for the experimental tests performed in [10]: (a) picture of the actuator; (b) drawing of the rod/cylinder junction, with indication of wear rings positioning; (c) pictures of the gland, which could be opened for wear rings placement and substitution.

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