These types of hydraulic cylinders make use of a single or multiple tie-rods to provide extra stability to the cylinder. The tie-rods are mostly installed on the exterior diameter of the cylinder. The tie-rods carry most of the load in this type of hydraulic cylinder Tie rod cylinders are used in machine tools, the automotive industry, plastics machinery, transfer lines and other manufacturing devices. The main feature of the tie rod cylinder is its space-saving compact design, which makes it particularly suitable in manufacturing devices.