This Prince tie-rod hydraulic cylinder is an actuator for converting hydraulic power into mechanical motion. It is a double-acting cylinder with two hydraulic ports for both extension and retraction of the rod, and it is a rephasing model with an external bypass valve for applications using two or more cylinders plumbed in series or parallel. The ports are Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) size 8. It has clevis mounts on both ends for mounting. It is a high strength tie-rod for large loads, with an induction-hardened piston rod for strength and resistance to wear and DU bushings for a longer life. This hydraulic cylinder is suitable for use in a series cylinder circuit at a maximum pressure of 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi).

Linear motion actuators are independent units that, when combined with a switch and power source, push or pull loads in a straight line. Actuator types (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, piezoelectric, electro-mechanical, and telescoping) vary and their application is determined by the power source available, as well as the load and space requirements. Linear motion actuators are used in a variety of applications, such as computer disk drives, deck and implement lifts for tractors, wheelchair lifts on a vehicle, and flow control mechanisms, such as flood gates on a dam.

Prince Manufacturing builds hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps. The company, founded in 1941, is headquartered in North Sioux City, SD.