Calculating Double Act Pneumatic Cylinder to Lift 200 Lbs.

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To lift 200 lbs with a 10-bar air compressor, a double-acting pneumatic cylinder with a piston diameter of approximately 1.5 inches is required, calculated using the formula Area = Force / Pressure. The area needed for the piston is 1.379 square inches. The stroke length should be between 1 to 3 inches, depending on the desired lift height. For a project on an air-compressed vehicle, understanding these calculations is crucial for effective design. This information provides a solid foundation for selecting the appropriate pneumatic cylinder.
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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,
 
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Force = Pressure X Area
 
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 :)
 
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
 

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