Hydraulic cylinders are kind of an oddball. While technically they are a pressure vessel, they don't have to have a certified pressure welder to fabricate them. Some cylinders (2500 PSI)only use a snap ring to hold all the pressure. I applied for a job at a heavy equipment manufacturer to roll weld heavy duty cylinders with flux-core. I didn't get the job because I had my pressure ticket and they thought I would quit to go somewhere else for more money. It would have been a cushy job. A little boring but easy. How bad did it leak? Was it just a pin hole leak or did the whole end blow off? Was the cylinder at the end of its stroke with the valve still supplying pressure? Was the log too big or too hard for the splitter which caused more pressure? Did the relieve valve stick? It's hard to say without seeing it. I would say if done properly, welding it up shouldn't be a problem on the end cap. Take the cylinder apart before welding and thoroughly clean. Probably a simple job for an experienced welder. Would even bet that the cylinder could be stronger than new. Compare replacement cost to repairing cost.
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