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Re: Robot Pit Lift

i think its very possible. To be easy on your pneumatics, i would suggest you use 4 cylinders.

If you want to start at the hieght of 2' you can order cylinders of 24" in length( not throw) the throw should be around 21"22". This way you can almost go upto 4'. 4 cyclinders should have no problem lifting a 130 lb platform upto 4'. Thats only about 43 lbs per cylinder. You can use extra air storage tanks, because this shouldnt be a problem in this case. You will have to seldom fire up your compressor. Any questions are welcome, post some pics when done, when/if you take on this project and finish it.
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