Mechanical
Pneumatic Cylinder Force
Calculate extension and retraction forces from bore, rod, pressure and efficiency.
CALCULATOR
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USAGE
How to use it
- Enter dimensions and pressure.
- Choose pressure unit and estimated efficiency.
- Read extension and retraction forces in N, kN and kgf.
FORMULA
Calculation
Fext = PπD²/4; Fret = Pπ(D²−d²)/4Example
50 mm bore, 20 mm rod, 6 bar and 90% efficiency gives ≈1.06 kN extension
TECHNICAL
Technical notes
- Friction and dynamic pressure losses are represented by a simple efficiency factor.