The use of a tilt saddle can extend the life of an Enerpac cylinder. Hydraulic cylinders are built to ensure efficient and safe use time after time, but even the toughest cylinders can be damaged by an excessive side load. Side loading can occur even when the load is vertically placed on top of the cylinder, when cylinders are extended too far – (especially long stroke cylinders), or when the saddle on the end of the plunger fails to make sufficient contact with the load. Greater contact can be achieved using Enerpac Tilt Saddles.