November 25, 201312 yr If I used 2 3 inch bore cylinders on my press would that equal a 6 inch bore in operation? They would be hooked up in series. Take care TJ Smith
November 25, 201312 yr Area of a circle is..............Pi or 3.14 x the radius squared. in your case that would be; 1.5x1.5=2.25 (radius squared) x 3.14 (pi)= 7.065 sq inches......7.065 x 2= 14.13sq inches. The 6'' dia cyl is 28.28 sq inches so it's roughly TWICE as big as two 3'' cylinders........
November 25, 201312 yr Parallel would probably be the more ideal setup, in a series you would have low pressure at the second cylinder and more than likely they wouldn't stay in "time" with one another. One hose to an adjustable manifold, split from there to each cylinder. Hope this helps.
November 25, 201312 yr I had a line splitter on my last two cylinder press. http://www.surpluscenter.com/Brands/Prince-Mfg/RD1075SH-IP-ED-SEQUENCE-VALVE-9-4708.axd All in all it is simpler to get a larger single cylinder than doubles. Ric
November 25, 201312 yr Area of a circle is..............Pi or 3.14 x the radius squared. in your case that would be; 1.5x1.5=2.25 (radius squared) x 3.14 (pi)= 7.065 sq inches......7.065 x 2= 14.13sq inches. The 6'' dia cyl is 28.28 sq inches so it's roughly TWICE as big as two 3'' cylinders........ You can take this a step further................14.13 sq in x say 2500 psi= 35,325 lbs of force or 17.66 tones.........The 6'' at 2500 psi puts out 35.35 tons.
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