Diameter of Air Cylinder for VexPro 3 stage Ball Shifter Winch ???

[de_]

Anyone know for certain what diameter air cylinder is used to reliably and consistently release a 3 stage ball shifter winch under heavy load ?

If its more than the stock one, how did you mount it ? A pic would be great.

Also, might as well as what travel required ? I am guessing 1/2" (We are new to this product).

[audietron]

According to Paul Copioli the regular 3/4 inch bore and 1/2 stroke pancake cylinder can shift up to 400 lbs of pressure before something larger is needed. Here is the quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

You can simply remove the input gear for the high speed gear stage. That is the easiest way.

We are testing this now to see the max loading the ball shifter can still shift into neutral. My theoretical calculation indicates in excess of 400 lbs in a 2" diameter winch.

[de_]

Thanks. I wasn't quite clear if he was saying the air cylinder would also do 400 or just the winch hardware. I've posted a question on the link you quoted.