Checking cylinder sizing
Hydraulic cylinders
Article REF: B6040 V1
Checking cylinder sizing
Hydraulic cylinders

Author : Robert AFFOUARD

Publication date: November 10, 1991 | Lire en français

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3. Checking cylinder sizing

3.1 Cylinder efficiency

Like all mechanical components, cylinders have losses, and their output is not unitary. This notion, often overlooked in view of the apparent simplicity of the component, should not be ignored.

Even if there is no lateral reaction, the cylinder must overcome an internal frictional force due mainly to the action of the seals. The reasoning is the same, whatever the type of joint. .

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