Cylinder Force Calculator
Calculate the theoretical extend (push) and retract (pull) force of a double-acting pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.
Theoretical force
Extend (push)
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Retract (pull)
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Theoretical values without friction. For pneumatic cylinders, size for a load of about 50–70% of the theoretical force (dynamic applications). F = p × A, with A = π/4 × D² (extend) and π/4 × (D² − d²) (retract).
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