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Re: faster release

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
Jason,

I'd be interested in why your team chose to retract the cylinder to kick when cylinders typically have less pull force than push force due to the area that the rod takes up.
I would guess that they are using the surgical tubing for the force, and the cylinders to stretch the tubing. You can get more stretch force on the extend side.
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