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Re: Spring loaded Pneumatic piston

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
If these types of cylinders are used, some part of the robot can move when the valve is opened.
No different than if I tied some latex surgical tubing to the end of the cylinder rod, which would retract it if air pressure was released.

However, your point about safety is an excellent one: A gentle movement to a safe position with air release is one thing, but I can imagine some violent stuff that can happen when air is released (or lost) which could be quite dangerous and must be avoided.
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