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Re: pneumatic usage question

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Originally Posted by Brandon_L View Post
Im not an expert but from experience, any bore would have the same power, its just a matter of how far. no matter if its 12" or 6" its still 60psi

But I could be wrong, thus why I made this topic lol.
Yup you're wrong

the 60psi is pushing against the piston so the more surface area you have the more force you have.

A 2" cylinder will have seven times more surface area than a 3/4 cylinder, seven times more force.
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