Industries We Serve
We Serve A Wide Range Of Industry Sectors
Optimized & Industry-ready Solutions
We shape cylinders that shape industries.
Royal Cylinders proudly serves a wide range of industries with high-performance custom cylinder solutions designed for reliability, precision, and durability. Our expertise extends across critical sectors such as lumber, veneer, pulp and paper, tire manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, rail, steel and fabricating, and marine and offshore operations. Royal also support specialized applications in the entertainment, aerospace, and food and beverage industries, where quality is essential. Whether it’s withstanding harsh environments, meeting exact performance standards, or delivering complex motion control, Royal Cylinders provides tailored hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric cylinder solutions that keep our industries moving.
LUMBER
Royal Cylinders have been used throughout the wood industry since 1960. Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Forest Industry, we have specifically tailored our cylinder lines to meet our customers’ demands.
Working with mills throughout North America and New Zealand we have designed some of the best solutions to the toughest applications.
Application Examples
Kicker and Sweeps
Debarkers
Planer Hold Downs
VENEER
Royal has developed a specialty line of heavy duty cylinders for use on the veneer lathe deck and stacking system. These cylinders are designed to accommodate the high speed and shock load that occur with this machinery.
The Royal have also used our heavy duty roller screw electric actuators has been used on lathe carriage and charger.
Application Examples
Spindle Cylinders
Core Drive Positioning Cylinders
Block Lift Cylinders
Step Feeders
Hot Press Rams
PULP & PAPER
In order to withstand the highly corrosive environment of the pulp and paper industry Royal has developed a line of stainless steel cylinders called the CR Series. Royal has also supplied corrosion resistant positioner cylinders with long stroke and custom mounts.
Application Examples
Stainless Cylinders
Large Bore Rams
TIRE MANUFACTURING
Royal manufactures specialty press cylinders for use in water service. Specialty Royal pneumatic and hydraulics for applications in association with tire molding.
Application Examples
Top Ring Bag Cylinder
MINING
Royal has provided a number of special purpose cylinders to the mining industry where special seals were required to resist caustic wash down. Royal has also supplied corrosion resistant positioner cylinders with long stroke and custom mounts.
Application Examples
Corrosion Resistant Cylinder
Heavy Duty Hydraulic
Temposonic Followers
OIL & GAS
Royal has supplied up to 20 inch bore lift cylinders for drilling platforms along with multi stage telescoping cylinders with heavy duty all welded construction.
Application Examples
Rig Walker's
Welded Heavy Duty
RAIL
STEEL & FABRICATING
Royal designs and manufactures custom hydraulic cylinders engineered to perform reliably in the extreme heat and demanding conditions of steel mills. Each cylinder is built to withstand the specific temperature and pressure requirements of its operating environment.
Application Examples
High Pressure Mill Type
Cooling Ben Cylinders
Mold Lifting Cylinders
Heat Resistance Cylinders
ENTERTAINMENT
Royal has developed specific cylinders for amusement park attractions. These are available with full weld and material certifications to meet the required industry standards.
Application Examples
Certified Design & Manufacturing
AEROSPACE
Royal has developed specialty cylinders for testing aerospace components and assemblies. These cylinders require higher component tolerances for fit and mounting in order to provide precise test data. We have supplied cylinders up to 20 inch bore with position sensors that are used for steering test simulators.
Application Examples
High Accuracy Certified Cylinders
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Royal has developed a complete range of food-grade, stainless steel pneumatic and low-pressure hydraulic cylinders designed specifically for the food processing industry. Built to withstand frequent caustic washdowns, these cylinders offer durability and hygiene in demanding environments. Plus, our metric-compatible options simplify spare-part sourcing and lower costs for processors.
Application Examples
Stainless Cylinders
Food Grade Cylinders
MARINE & OFFSHORE
Royal specialty cylinders include stainless steel on deck locking cylinders, lift cylinders for loading ramps and military grade cylinders for sub sea recovery vehicles.