Research Article

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

Table 3

Limit load and bending stiffness results according to different models.

ModelLimit load [N] [N mm/rad]

Timoshenko’s, no 3855
2 wear rings, rod only 3111
4 wear rings, rod and piston 3629