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Force Exerted (Piston) is the pressure exerted by the piston on the hydraulic fluid in a linear actuator, resulting in linear motion or force application. Check FAQs
F=pret(Ap-Ar)
F - Force Exerted (Piston)?pret - Pressure during Retraction?Ap - Area of Piston?Ar - Area of Piston Rod?

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20Edit=800Edit(0.05Edit-0.025Edit)
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Force during Retraction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=pret(Ap-Ar)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=800Pa(0.05-0.025)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=800(0.05-0.025)
LAST Step Evaluate
F=20N

Force during Retraction Formula Elements

Variables
Force Exerted (Piston)
Force Exerted (Piston) is the pressure exerted by the piston on the hydraulic fluid in a linear actuator, resulting in linear motion or force application.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure during Retraction
Pressure during Retraction is the force exerted by the piston against the hydraulic fluid during the retraction phase of a hydraulic linear actuator's operation.
Symbol: pret
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Piston
Area of Piston is the surface area of the piston that receives the hydraulic pressure to generate linear motion in hydraulic linear actuators.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Piston Rod
Area of Piston Rod is the cross-sectional area of the piston rod in a hydraulic linear actuator, which affects the actuator's force and movement capabilities.
Symbol: Ar
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Force Exerted (Piston)

​Go Force Exerted onto Piston or by Piston
F=pAp

Other formulas in Hydraulic Linear Actuators category

​Go Pressure Exerted by Piston
p=FAp
​Go Area of Piston given Force and Pressure
Ap=Fp
​Go Pressure during Retraction
pret=FAp-Ar
​Go Velocity of Piston during Extension
vpiston=QextAp

How to Evaluate Force during Retraction?

Force during Retraction evaluator uses Force Exerted (Piston) = Pressure during Retraction*(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod) to evaluate the Force Exerted (Piston), Force during Retraction formula is defined as the measure of the force exerted by a hydraulic actuator or motor during the retraction phase, which is critical in determining the overall performance and efficiency of the system in various industrial and mechanical applications. Force Exerted (Piston) is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Force during Retraction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Force during Retraction, enter Pressure during Retraction (pret), Area of Piston (Ap) & Area of Piston Rod (Ar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Force during Retraction

What is the formula to find Force during Retraction?
The formula of Force during Retraction is expressed as Force Exerted (Piston) = Pressure during Retraction*(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod). Here is an example- 10 = 800*(0.05-0.025).
How to calculate Force during Retraction?
With Pressure during Retraction (pret), Area of Piston (Ap) & Area of Piston Rod (Ar) we can find Force during Retraction using the formula - Force Exerted (Piston) = Pressure during Retraction*(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod).
What are the other ways to Calculate Force Exerted (Piston)?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Force Exerted (Piston)-
  • Force Exerted (Piston)=Pressure Exerted by Piston*Area of PistonOpenImg
Can the Force during Retraction be negative?
No, the Force during Retraction, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Force during Retraction?
Force during Retraction is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Force during Retraction can be measured.
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