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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 View Post
If we stop a piston from fully extending, will it damage the piston in any way?
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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