Rodless Cylinder Calculator

Size rodless hydraulic cylinders (band, cable, or magnetic coupling) for force, speed, and stroke.

Input Parameters

Results

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Push/Pull Force
lbs
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Travel Speed
in/s
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Max Practical Stroke
in
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Volume Per Stroke
gal
Note: Rodless cylinders save space equal to stroke length. Magnetic coupling has lower force capacity but zero leakage.

Reference

Area = π/4 × Bore² Force = P × Area × η_coupling Speed = (Q × 231) / (Area × 60) Volume/Stroke = (Area × Stroke) / 231 η: Band=0.92, Magnetic=0.85, Cable=0.90