Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity (PCV) is:

\[ \text{PCV} = 28.8 \cdot \frac{Q}{A} \]

Where:

\( Q \) is the Volumetric Flow Rate (CFM)
\( A \) is the Piston Area (in²)
\( \text{PCV} \) is the Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity (in/s)

What is Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity?

A pneumatic cylinder velocity is the speed at which a pneumatic cylinder will move while under pressure. It is determined by the volumetric flow rate of the air and the area of the piston.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Volumetric Flow Rate (Q) = 10 CFM
Piston Area (A) = 2 in²

Using the formula to calculate the Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity:

\[ \text{PCV} = 28.8 \cdot \frac{10}{2} = 28.8 \cdot 5 = 144 \text{ in/s} \]

The Pneumatic Cylinder Velocity is 144 in/s.