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Calculations:

▪ Output force is determined
by:

▪ Bore or diameter
▪ Pressure over ambient

▪ Cylinder Force

▪ Push Force =  x
2
cylinder radius x
Pressure (psig)
▪ Pull Force = Push

2
Force -  x rod radius
x Pressure (psig)

Figure 1.15: Piston Area

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