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Re: Creating pneumatic launchers
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Originally Posted by AustinShalit
Anytime you use a large bore the speed is going to decrease. You might want to try using a smaller bore.
In order to have an equal amount of force, use multiple cylinders with smaller bore rather than a single large bore for greater speed.
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Perfect example.
1 1 1/2" dia. cylinder with 60psi of air pressure applied produces 106Lb of force.
2 1 1/6" dia. cylinders with 60psi of air pressure applied produces 106Lb of force.
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