| Clamping Cylinder | Holding, locking, or positioning a workpiece or mechanism | Required clamp force, stroke, cycle time, available pressure, and mounting envelope | Load retention, repeatability, rod guidance, port access, and end-of-stroke control |
| Lifting Cylinder | Vertical lifting, leveling, or supporting a moving structure | Lift load, stroke, closed length, bore, rod diameter, mount centers, and operating angle | Column stability, load-holding method, side-load control, cushioning, and synchronization |
| Pusher Cylinder | Pushing, ejecting, transferring, or compacting a load | Required thrust, travel, return force, speed, duty cycle, and space around the barrel | External guides for side loads, impact at end positions, contamination, and hose routing |
| Car Lift Cylinder | Raising platforms or vehicles within a constrained installation | Rated load, lift geometry, stroke, collapsed height, connection type, and circuit layout | Mechanical safety devices, controlled lowering, synchronization, inspection, and service access |