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Re: Andy Mark Super Shifters

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Originally Posted by Matt H. View Post
It might be, but the performance won't be the same as pneumatics.

R48J limits you to Solenoids rated at less than 10 Watts continuous duty:



A quick look at McMaster-Carr shows that all their solenoids meeting that rule have a maximum force of less than or exactly 5lbs.

In contrast the 3/4" bore pneumatic cylinder recommended by andymark has a force of about 25lbs.

Also, designing mounting brackets to interface the solenoid with the shifter will be an annoyance.
McMaster 69905K85 10w continuous duty is rated at 60 lbs.
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