Calculating Double Act Pneumatic Cylinder to Lift 200 Lbs.

[IrvinShepherd]

Hi :)

What size of double act pneumatic cylinder I need to lift 200 Lbs. of weight, if I have got 10 bars air compressor!

All I need for a short stroke 1-3" maximum!

Any special formula or calculations for that!

Thank you,

 

[tygerdawg]

Force = Pressure X Area

 

[chetansb]

Now I am in final year of engineering. I wanted to do a project on air compressed vehicle ( want to run the vehicle using pneumatic energy ). Any suggestions would be more helpful to me. Advance thanks to whom are ready to share their views :)

 

[gunneet]

Find out the area of piston to decide the cylinder size..
Area = Force / Pressure = 200/ 145 = 1.379 sq. inch

You need a pneumatic cylinder with a piston dia of 1.5 inch considering the FOS.

Your stroke depends on the height you want to lift your mass.

Hope it will help

 

[alphy]

To calculate the size of double act pneumatic cylinder needed to lift 200 Lbs. using a 10 bars air compressor, you will first need to determine the required force (F) to lift the weight. This can be calculated using the formula F = m x g, where m is the mass of the weight (200 Lbs.) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8m/s^2). This gives a required force of approximately 1960 N.

Next, you will need to determine the working pressure (P) of the air compressor. This can be done by converting the 10 bars of pressure to Pascals (Pa), which is the standard unit for pressure. This gives a working pressure of 1,000,000 Pa.

To calculate the required area (A) of the pneumatic cylinder, you can use the formula A = F/P. This gives an area of 0.00196 m^2.

Lastly, you will need to determine the diameter (D) of the pneumatic cylinder. This can be done using the formula D = √(4A/π). This gives a diameter of approximately 0.05 m or 50 mm.

It is important to note that these calculations are based on ideal conditions and may not account for factors such as friction and air leakage. It is always recommended to consult with a pneumatic expert or use a pneumatic cylinder sizing calculator to ensure the most accurate results. Additionally, the stroke length of 1-3 inches may need to be adjusted depending on the specific application and lifting requirements.