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

• 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.

• Dead-end load capability—it can maintain force even when fully extended under load, making it useful for static load holding.

• Versatility via interchangeable piston head inserts, which allow different tooling or load faces to be used depending on the job.

Key Specifications

• Load Capacity: 100 tons (can exert approximately 103 tons at 10,000 psi)

• Stroke Length: 3 inches

• Retracted/Extended Height: 10 in / 13 in

• Center-Hole Diameter: 3 1/8 in

• Oil Capacity: 61.8 cubic inches

• Weight: ~115 lbs

• 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:

• Construction and civil engineering, for tasks like tensioning anchor bolts, cables, and structural elements.

• Manufacturing and heavy machinery sectors, where components require precise pushing, pulling, or alignment using hydraulic force.

• Utilities and infrastructure maintenance, for cable pulling or similar operations needing high, controlled force in confined spaces.

• Industrial maintenance and assembly, especially when a compact, high-force cylinder is essential.

Summary Table

Other RH Series Cylinders

30 Ton RH302   60 Ton RH603   100 Ton RH1003