Thread: Diameter of Air Cylinder for VexPro 3 stage Ball Shifter Winch ???
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Re: Diameter of Air Cylinder for VexPro 3 stage Ball Shifter Winch ???
According to Paul Copioli the regular 3/4 inch bore and 1/2 stroke pancake cylinder can shift up to 400 lbs of pressure before something larger is needed. Here is the quote:
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You can simply remove the input gear for the high speed gear stage. That is the easiest way.

We are testing this now to see the max loading the ball shifter can still shift into neutral. My theoretical calculation indicates in excess of 400 lbs in a 2" diameter winch.
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