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Re: Slowing down the action of a cylinder with flow control, mechanical or via softwa

Flow control fittings are legal parts, and you can use them on both of the fittings of the pneumatic cylinder to control the speed in each direction.

You might want to also consider a gas shock of some type. McMaster Carr sells them in several lengths and forces.

We used one on our arm to provide some assist to the lift motors and to dampen the movement.
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