Which outcome occurs when a hydraulic actuator is subjected to rapid cycling beyond its design frequency limit?

💡 Explanation

When an actuator cycles rapidly beyond its design limit, viscous friction increases because hydraulic fluid movement generates more heat as it’s forced through narrow passages, particularly in seals. Therefore, seals overheat, rather than the breakdown of fluid, cavitation erosion or rod bending, which relate to different mechanisms.

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