Manufacturers are getting into social media to promote their products and a few of the savvier have blogs as well.

One of the leaders in social media and blogging is Sheffer, a manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, they have manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, GA, Canada and the U.K.

Their blog posts are an excellent resource for those looking for advice on selecting, ordering and/or specifying cylinders. Articles range from applications to troubleshooting to failure analysis. Some of their top posts include:

• 3 Steps to Choosing the Right Hydraulic Cylinder
• 3 Key Aspects to Know When Specifying N.F.P.A. Hydraulic Cylinders with Stainless Steel Construction
• The Ultimate Cylinder Design Checklist
• Ordering a Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinder: Basics to Know
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Boosters: How Do They Work and What are They Good for?
• Avoiding The Growth of Bugs
• Top 5 Reasons Your Cylinder Supplier Can Make You or Break You

You can find Sheffer on just about every social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest.

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