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Based on calculations, I believe the 4" diameter cylinder cross section was the issue. I needed to account for that 4.0" diameter in my calculations as my driving force. Therefore, based on 110 PSI, my max force output will always be 1382 lbs regardless of spring size.

external is square.

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So then, if my pressure equals the cross section of my cylinder, and my cylinder is 4.0" with 110 PSI, then I am looking at max force output of 1381 lbs ? 4.0" cylinder, 2.0" R, (2 inch^2)x3.14x110 PSI= 1381.6 lbs Assuming no load loss, is 1381.6 lbs a reasonable max force from my cylinder ? At...

I want to make sure we don't get mixed up. The cylinder is a 4" cylinder. The spring is on the outside. I use the cylinder to apply a force on the spring. Actually, the force on the spring is likely to be more than 700 lbs, but at 700 lbs the spring is at solid. I actually don't care what...

Thanks for the welcome and the help! The spring is located over a rod. It rests between to locating plates, essentially washers. the piston applies pressure to the spring and compresses the spring. The piston is applying a load using a locating washer. I don't have that washer size. ~2.0"...

I have a 110 PSI pneumatic line. I have a 700 lbs linear force output. I have 1.230" outside diameter spring using 0.250" wire. My 110 PSI pneumatic line with cylinder is able to compress my 1.230" OD spring with 0.250" wire to 700 lbs linear force. My calculations reflect I should require...