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Sizing a Cylinder

1. Linear cylinders have the following standard diameters as recommended in ISO:

8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 140, 160, 200, 250, 320 mm

2. The force developed by a cylinder is a function of the piston diameter, the operating air pressure and the frictional
resistance. This, theoretical force, is calculated using the formulae:

Force (N) = Cross section area of Piston area (m2) X air pressure (N/m2)

Extending stroke for a double acting cylinder: X efficiency where, D = piston diameter,
P = Working (gauge) pressure
g

Retracting stroke for a double acting cylinder: X efficiency where, d = piston rod diameter

For a single acting cylinder, extending stroke: X efficiency where, F = spring force at the end of
s
stroke

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