Pistons, cylinder sleeves and accessories for forklifts

Your guide to pistons and cylinder sleeves 

Pistons are the beating heart of an engine’s combustion system. Installed in cylinders at the core of the engine, they must be able to withstand explosive forces that blast temperatures as high as 1,000°C. During combustion, gas forces generated within the cylinder push the piston. As the pistons move, they rotate the crankshaft. This creates torque that feeds the flywheel and ultimately moves your machine. 

The piston does its work inside the cylinder. It is made gas-tight by piston rings. Most common engines have four cylinders, however the number of cylinders varies from one to twelve depending on the engine. Cylinder sleeves serve as the inner wall of the cylinder and are typically made of more durable metal than the engine block itself. Cylinder sleeves have an excellent sliding surface to support the continuous up and down movement of the piston.    

These hard-working engine parts incur wear and tear over time. When it comes to increasing the lifespan of your pistons and other engine parts, high-quality cylinder sleeves are a must. They also mean you use less lubricant, so you save time and money on maintenance. 

The right pistons for your engine

TVH has pistons for diesel, gas (LPG) and petrol engines. Our extensive range includes all types of pistons and the matching cylinder sleeves. We have what you need, no matter the size of your engine or if it has direct or indirect injection. 

Looking for other engine parts? You’ve come to the right place. We stock everything from piston rings, piston pin bushings, and crankshaft bearings, to all the necessary installation tools, including piston ring compressors, piston pin drivers, and more. 

Pistons and cylinder sleeves to fit all the biggest brands:

Briggs & Stratton – Caterpillar – Continental – Cummins – Deutz – Doosan – Fiat – Ford – FPT – GM – Hatz – Honda – Hyundai – IH – Isuzu – JCB – John Deere – Kia – Kohler – Komatsu – Kubota – Lombardini – MAN – Mazda – Mercedes – Mitsubishi – MWM – Nissan – Perkins – Peugeot – Renault – Scania – Shibaura – Sisu – Toyota – Volvo – VM Motori – VW – Waukesha – Xinchai – Yanmar