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Re: Is it bad to build a mechanical stop to keep the piston from going the full lengt
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Originally Posted by mistersands
If we stop a piston from fully extending, will it damage the piston in any way?
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Not if you do it right. Just be mindful that the cylinder will still supply the full force it can exert on your stop. I would recommend one of these to slow the piston down as is hits your stop.
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Last edited by Chris_Ely : 14-02-2015 at 12:34.
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