regarding pneumatic cylinder
regarding pneumatic cylinder
(OP)
If I am using a pneumatic actuator to actuate a gripper to grip inside a pipe, is the force exherted by my pneumatic cylinder(F) independent of the surface area (contact area) of the gripper (A)?
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Ted
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Expanding/detailing a bit on Rons answer:
The total force transferred to the inner wall is equal to the force (F) on the piston, which is air pressure on the piston times area of the piston.
The distribution of the force F (F / area unit)) on the inner wall is depending on the area of the gripper. Large gripper area: lower pressure per area unit, but totals up to F.
Where else would the force go?
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Force exerted by the cylinder is independant of gripper contact area. See previous posts. Force = pressure * piston area.
Force exerted by the gripper against the inside pipe wall is independant of gripper contact area. It is what ever is generated by the piston force through the gripper geometry.
The friction force between the gripper and the inside wall is independant of gripper contact area. Friction force = coeff of friction * normal force. Unless the grippers have a texture that bites into the pipe wall.
Ted
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(I coldn't resist:) 'Let the Force be with you!'