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Regen circuit Help.

Regen circuit Help.

Regen circuit Help.

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I'm trying to figure out how a Regen circuit works. I know when you extend the actuator, fluid goes from the rod end of the actuator to the intake of the actuator. I also know that this will cause a pressure rise, as the fluid has no where to go, so it'll rise till it hits the cracking point of your relief valve.

I'm wondering where the pressure builds up, and how you counteract that? (So your theoretical extend matches with your practical extend speed/time)

I'm guessing the pressure rise occures in the 'intake' of the actuator.

Thanks.

RE: Regen circuit Help.

Your cylinder extends because your piston area is greater than your annular area.  As you extend the cylinder, pressure will rise and is set by the load you are moving-only after the cylinder fully extends should you see system pressure regardless of how you are controlling it.  Speed is the only advantage to using a regen circuit and as the old saying goes you don't get something for nothing-in most cases,with a regen you greatly reduce your cylinder force. Maytag

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