Rules on Pneumatic Cylinders

[cmwilson13]

theirs no limit to the number of cylinders you can use though. so 3 1 inch cylinders have similar force to 1 larger cylinder yet you can have 3 inputs vs 1 so multiple small cylinders gives you faster extend time then 1 larger cylinder

[PAR_WIG1350]

Originally Posted by cmwilson13

theirs no limit to the number of cylinders you can use though. so 3 1 inch cylinders have similar force to 1 larger cylinder yet you can have 3 inputs vs 1 so multiple small cylinders gives you faster extend time then 1 larger cylinder

Depending on how they are plumbed, yes. however there are ways to do it and still restrict flow significantly, which should be avoided.

[cmwilson13]

unless they have changed the rules and they may have the rules require 1 valve for 1 cylinder. so if its done that way you have significantly more flow

[AustinShalit]

R90 prevents this, "The outputs from multiple valves may not be plumbed together"

[engunneer]

Originally Posted by AustinShalit

R90 prevents this, "The outputs from multiple valves may not be plumbed together"

Hence using three small cylinders to do the job of one large cylinder.