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Re: Offsetting shifter piston?

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Originally Posted by FrankJ View Post
Pneumatic cylinders do not like moment (offset) loads. You can get away with it with short strokes & relatively light loading. Or you can add a rod & bushing that takes the moment letting the cylinder see only the axial load.
What do you mean bt adding a rob and bushing? Just to let them flex and spread out the moment?