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Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder

Compare extension and retraction forces and speeds at fixed flow.

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FormulaF=pA; speed=Q/A; retract area excludes rod.
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Worked example

Inputs

Bore diameter
0.1 m
Rod diameter
0.05 m
Effective pressure difference
10000000 Pa
Supplied flow
0.001 m³/s

Expected results

Extension force
78539.81634 N
Retraction force
58904.86225 N
Extension speed
0.1273239545 m/s
Retraction speed
0.1697652726 m/s

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter every input in the labeled units; use measured or independently specified properties.
  2. Check the stated model assumptions before calculating.
  3. Interpret the output as a model estimate and verify it independently for the intended application.

Try this example

{
  "bore": 0.1,
  "rod": 0.05,
  "pressure": 10000000,
  "flow": 0.001
}

Accuracy and scope

Ideal effective pressure with friction, leakage, compressibility and back-pressure already excluded. Educational engineering estimate only; not structural or safety certification, equipment selection, or operating recommendations.

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