Material Handling
Hydraulic cylinders designed for smooth, controlled and reliable motion – powering warehouses, factories, ports, terminals and logistics hubs worldwide.
Industry Insight
Material handling is all about moving loads safely, quickly and repeatably – in warehouses, factories, ports, terminals and logistics hubs. Every lift, tilt, clamp, reach and lower cycle has to be smooth, controlled and reliable, often running in 2–3 shifts a day.
Hydraulic cylinders sit at the heart of this movement: lifting masts and platforms, extending booms, tilting forks, clamping pallets, positioning containers and leveling docks. Cylinders in this segment see very high cycle counts, frequent direction changes, side loads from offset pallets and containers, and demanding safety requirements around load holding and stability.
Genner designs material-handling cylinders with these realities in mind – compact packages, precise motion control, robust sealing and long service life in high-duty, safety-critical applications.
Genner's Solutions – Material Handling Cylinder Portfolio
Genner supplies a broad range of hydraulic cylinders used in material handling equipment
Forklifts & Warehouse Trucks
- Mast lift cylinders (primary & secondary lift)
- Fork tilt cylinders (mast/carriage tilt)
- Side-shift cylinders (carriage lateral movement)
- Fork positioner cylinders (variable fork spacing)
- Steering cylinders (rear axle steering)
Reach Trucks & Stackers
- Main lift cylinders (mast/platform lift)
- Reach carriage cylinders (reach-in/reach-out)
- Pantograph/Scissor reach cylinders
- Mast tilt cylinders
- Stabilizer leg cylinders
Telehandlers & Industrial Lifts
- Boom lift cylinders
- Boom telescopic extension cylinders
- Carriage tilt cylinders
- Attachment quick-coupler cylinders
- Stabilizer / outrigger cylinders
Container & Port Handling
- Boom lift cylinders (reach stackers)
- Telescopic boom extension cylinders
- Spreader twistlock cylinders
- Spreader side-shift / trim cylinders
- Headblock rotation / slew cylinders
Lifting Tables & Dock Equipment
- Scissor lift platform cylinders
- Dock leveler lift cylinders
- Dock lip extension cylinders
- Pallet inverter clamp cylinders
- Turntable / tilt table cylinders
Aerial Work Platforms
- Scissor lift cylinders
- Articulated / telescopic boom lift cylinders
- Outrigger / stabilizer cylinders
- Platform leveling cylinders
Truck-Mounted Load Handling
- Tail-lift lift cylinders
- Tail-lift tilt cylinders
- Hooklift tilt and slide cylinders
- Skip loader lift and tilt cylinders
- Truck-mounted crane outrigger cylinders
Custom Engineering
Each cylinder type is tailored to the machine envelope, mounting interface, pressure rating, duty cycle and safety requirements of the OEM.
Applications – Machines We Equip
Genner's material-handling cylinders can be integrated into a wide range of equipment
Wherever pallets, containers, crates, coils or components are lifted, tilted, clamped or positioned, Genner cylinders can be engineered to support that motion.
Why Material Handling OEMs Choose Genner
Engineering excellence for high-duty, safety-critical logistics operations
Smooth, Controlled Motion
Cylinder design, seal selection and cushioning are tuned for low-vibration lifting and precise positioning, improving operator confidence and protecting both load and machine.
High Cycle Life for 24/7 Operations
Bearing lengths, surface finishes, seal systems and rod coatings are selected to handle very high cycle counts and frequent reversals typical of warehousing and port environments.
Compact, Integration-Friendly Designs
We optimize cylinder geometry, porting and mountings to fit tight mast, chassis and boom envelopes, enabling OEMs to maximize visibility, stability and capacity.
Consistency Across Platforms
Modular cylinder families allow commonisation across different mast heights, capacities and model variants, simplifying your spare parts strategy and reducing total lifecycle cost.
Application-Focused Engineering
Genner works closely with your design, testing and service teams to tune lift speed, damping, drift performance and safety functions (load-holding, over-centre control) to your machine's requirement.
Reliable, Long-Term Partnership
With in-house manufacturing and a continuous-improvement mindset, Genner supports platform updates, new model introductions and regional adaptations – helping you build and sustain competitive material-handling platforms globally.
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