Quick Answer
Calculate Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
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Result Interpretation
Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator computes Extend Force in N using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Supply Pressure = 600000
- Rod Diameter = 0.02
- Stroke Length = 0.15
- Bore Diameter = 0.08
- Temperature = 293.15
- Compressor Efficiency = 0.75
Expected Result:
- Extend Force = 2827.4333882308
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Extend Force = 2827.4333882308 N.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
extend force = supply pressure * (bore diameter * bore diameter - rod diameter * rod diameter) * 3.14159265358979 / 4Formula family: formula_pneumatics_air_cylinder_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Pressure | Supply Pressure | INPUT | Supply Pressure |
| Rod Diameter | Rod Diameter | INPUT | Rod Diameter |
| Stroke Length | Stroke Length | INPUT | Stroke Length |
| Bore Diameter | Bore Diameter | INPUT | Bore Diameter |
| Temperature | Temperature | INPUT | Temperature |
| Compressor Efficiency | Compressor Efficiency | INPUT | Compressor Efficiency |
| Extend Force | Extend Force | OUTPUT | Extend Force |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the supply pressure in Pa.
- Enter the rod diameter in m.
- Enter the stroke length in m.
- Enter the bore diameter in m.
- Enter the temperature in K.
- Enter the compressor efficiency in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute extend force.
- Read the extend force (N) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator estimates Extend Force based on the input parameters you provide
Why is supply pressure important in this calculation?
supply pressure is directly proportional to extend force. When you enter supply pressure in Pa, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result extend force?
The calculator outputs extend force in N. For larger forces, you can divide by 1000 to express the result in kN. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Supply Pressure (Pa), Rod Diameter (m), Stroke Length (m), Bore Diameter (m), Temperature (K), Compressor Efficiency (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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