Maximum bore/stroke length for cylinders?

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Maximum bore/stroke length for cylinders?

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14-01-2016, 16:03

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Re: Maximum bore/stroke length for cylinders?

You could use smaller bore cylinders if you added powerful constant force springs (free from Vulcan Spring).

For example, if you pre-loaded your lift with 40 or 50 lbs of force then you have to push the springs up when you're extending, but only have to pull 70-80 lbs when retracting.

Of course you want to design in a fudge factor for safety.

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