The Power Team RH1003 is a 200-ton, single-acting, spring-return center-hole hydraulic cylinder engineered for high-force applications requiring tensioning, pulling, or pushing through a central bore. Its robust, precision-machined steel construction ensures structural integrity under full 10,000 psi operating pressure, while the through-hole design allows direct application of force over tension rods, cables, or studs.
The cylinder’s internal components—piston, gland, and bore—are treated for corrosion and wear resistance, ensuring long-term performance in demanding industrial or field environments. The spring-return mechanism provides reliable retraction without auxiliary hydraulics, minimizing system complexity and enhancing portability for maintenance, anchoring, or lifting operations.
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RH1003 100 Ton 3" Single-Acting Center Hole Cylinder
RH1003 100 Ton, 3inch Stroke, Center Hole, Single-Acting Cylinders.
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Use Cases
The RH1003 is designed for applications requiring both tension and compression forces through a centered load path, such as tensioning of anchor bolts, cable pulling, bearing extraction, or bush installation. The through-hole design allows threaded rods, cables, or anchor bars to pass through the cylinder body, enabling direct axial loading. This makes the RH1003 particularly suitable for bridge and structural tensioning, heavy equipment maintenance, press-fitting, and jacking where space is limited but high pulling or pushing forces are necessary. It is also used in precision field applications such as pre-stressing tendons or post-tensioning cables in construction and infrastructure work.
Advantages
The RH1003 combines high output force with a compact envelope, delivering 100 tons of capacity at 10,000 psi within a short 3-inch stroke. Its single-acting, spring-return configuration simplifies hydraulic circuit design and ensures automatic retraction after pressure release. The center-hole design provides axial load alignment and eliminates bending stresses that can occur in offset loading conditions. Power-Tech surface treatment enhances durability under abrasive or corrosive environments, extending service life in field and plant conditions. The robust alloy-steel construction, precision-machined tolerances, and standardized 3/8 in NPTF porting ensure compatibility with Power Team pumps and accessories, providing consistent, repeatable performance under demanding load cycles.
Specifications
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Capacity: 100 tons
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Stroke: 3.00 in
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Collapsed height: 9.25 in
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Extended height: 12.25 in
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Center hole diameter: 2.13 in
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Piston rod diameter: 5.00 in
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Effective area: 20.27 in²
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Oil capacity: 60.8 in³
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Maximum operating pressure: 10,000 psi
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Cylinder type: Single-acting, spring-return
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Return type: Heavy-duty internal spring
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Port size: 3/8 in NPTF
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Construction: Alloy steel body with Power Team “Power-Tech” surface treatment for corrosion and abrasion resistance
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Weight: 70 lb
The Power Team RH1003 hydraulic cylinder is a single-acting, spring-return, center-hole cylinder—specifically designed for high-force, compact hydraulic applications. Here’s a clear and concise breakdown of its purpose, key features, and the industries where it’s commonly used:
What It’s Used For
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Pulling and tensioning tasks such as handling cables, anchor bolts, and forcing screws. The center-hole design allows a rod or cable to pass through the piston, enabling tools like screws or bolts to be pulled or tensioned directly.
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Dead-end load capability—it can maintain force even when fully extended under load, making it useful for static load holding.
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Versatility via interchangeable piston head inserts, which allow different tooling or load faces to be used depending on the job.
Key Specifications
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Load Capacity: 100 tons
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Stroke Length: 3 in
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Retracted/Extended Height: 10 in / 13 in
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Center-Hole Diameter: 3 1/8 in
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Oil Capacity: 61.8 cubic inches
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Weight: 115 lbs
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Construction & Finish: Steel (or aluminum in some variants) parts are Power-Tech treated for corrosion and abrasion resistance. The standard design includes a threaded collar and 3/8” NPT female half-coupler for hydraulic connections—though aluminum variants may differ.
Industries & Applications
Due to its robust design and powerful capability, the RH1003 is widely used in:
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Construction and civil engineering, for tasks like tensioning anchor bolts, cables, and structural elements.
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Manufacturing and heavy machinery sectors, where components require precise pushing, pulling, or alignment using hydraulic force.
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Utilities and infrastructure maintenance, for cable pulling or similar operations needing high, controlled force in confined spaces.
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Industrial maintenance and assembly, especially when a compact, high-force cylinder is essential.
Comparable RH Series Cylinders
| Product | Tonnage | Stroke | Return Type | Cylinder Type | Retracted Height | Extended Height |
| RH10010 | 100 | 10.13 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 19.5 in | 29.63 |
| RH1508 | 150 | 8 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 13.75 in | 21.75 |
| RH605 | 60 | 5 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 9.5 in | 14.5 |
| RH503 | 50 | 3 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 7.13 in | 10.13 |
| RH1505 | 150 | 5 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 12.25 in | 17.25 |
| RH120 | 12 | 0.31 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 2.19 in | 2.5 |
| RH306 | 30 | 6 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 9.75 in | 15.75 |
| RH2008 | 200 | 8 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 16.06 in | 24.06 |
| RH1001 | 100 | 1.5 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 6.5 in | 8 |
| RH303 | 30 | 3 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 7.06 in | 10.06 |
| RH606 | 60 | 6 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 12.25 in | 18.25 |
| RH203 | 20 | 3 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 6.06 in | 9.06 |
| RH108 | 10 | 8 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 11.31 in | 19.31 |
| RH1003 | 100 | 3 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 10 in | 13 |
| RH102 | 10 | 2.5 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 5.31 in | 7.81 |
| RH202 | 20 | 2 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 6.13 in | 8.13 |
| RH206 | 20 | 6 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 12.13 in | 18.13 |
| RH121T | 12 | 1.63 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 4.81 in | 6.44 |
| RH121 | 12 | 1.63 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 4.81 in | 6.44 |
| RH3010 | 30 | 10.13 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 17.25 in | 27.38 |
| RH123 | 12 | 3 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 7.25 in | 10.25 |
| RH603 | 60 | 3 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 9.25 in | 12.25 |
| RH306D | 30 | 6 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 11.06 in | 17.06 |
| RH302 | 30 | 2.5 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 6.25 in | 8.75 |
| RHA604D | 60 | 4 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 9.5 in | 13.5 |
| RH6010 | 60 | 10.13 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 18.06 in | 28.19 |
| RH1006 | 100 | 6 | Hydraulic-Return | Double-Acting | 12.38 in | 18.38 |
| RHA306 | 30 | 5.88 | Spring-Return | Single-Acting | 11.16 in | 17.03 |
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