Thread: Pneumatics Pull force same as Push force?
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Re: Pneumatics Pull force same as Push force?
Extending a pneumatic cylinder has more force than retracting it. To calculate the retracting force you need to subtract the area of the rod from the area of the cylinder, then multiply the pressure to the area.

Since the retracting side of the cylinder has a rod through it, it has less force than the extending side.