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Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time Calculator

Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time engineering calculator.

Quick Answer

Calculate Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time

Calculator

Actuator Bore Diameter (m)
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Result Interpretation

Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time Calculator computes Actuator Bore Diameter in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Valve Flow Coefficient = 1
  • Stroke Length = 0.1
  • Required Linear Force = 800
  • Maximum Allowed Stroke Time = 0.25
  • Air Compressibility Factor = 0.97
  • Effective Supply Pressure = 550000

Expected Result:

  • Actuator Bore Diameter = 0.043034692892387

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Actuator Bore Diameter = 0.043034692892387 m.

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

actuator bore diameter = sqrt((4.0 * required linear force) / (3.14159265358979 * effective supply pressure))

Formula family: formula_automation_pneumatic_actuator_sizing_calculator_for_required_force_and_stroke_time

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
required_force Required Linear Force INPUT Required Linear Force
supply_pressure_effective Effective Supply Pressure INPUT Effective Supply Pressure
stroke_length Stroke Length INPUT Stroke Length
max_stroke_time Maximum Allowed Stroke Time INPUT Maximum Allowed Stroke Time
valve_cv Valve Flow Coefficient INPUT Valve Flow Coefficient
compressibility_factor Air Compressibility Factor INPUT Air Compressibility Factor
actuator_bore_diameter Actuator Bore Diameter OUTPUT Actuator Bore Diameter
pi pi CONSTANT pi = 3.1415926535898 dimensionless

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the required linear force in N.
  2. Enter the effective supply pressure in Pa.
  3. Enter the stroke length in m.
  4. Enter the maximum allowed stroke time in s.
  5. Enter the valve flow coefficient in m3_per_hour_per_bar05.
  6. Enter the air compressibility factor in dimensionless.
  7. Step 1: Compute actuator bore diameter.
  8. Read the actuator bore diameter (m) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Pneumatic Actuator Bore Diameter from Required Force and Stroke Time Calculator estimates Actuator Bore Diameter based on the input parameters you provide

Why is required linear force important in this calculation?

required linear force is directly proportional to actuator bore diameter. When you enter required linear force in N, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result actuator bore diameter?

The calculator outputs actuator bore diameter in m. 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: Required Linear Force (N), Effective Supply Pressure (Pa), Stroke Length (m), Maximum Allowed Stroke Time (s), Valve Flow Coefficient (m3_per_hour_per_bar05), Air Compressibility Factor (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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