Input Parameters

Results

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Force Required
tons
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Cylinder Bore
in
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Split Time
sec
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Full Cycle Time
sec

Reference

Splitting force: softwood ~150 lb/in, hardwood ~250 lb/in, knotty ~350 lb/in Force = lb/in × log diameter Split time = cylinder volume / pump flow Typical: 20-30 ton for hardwood up to 24"