HydForce · mechanical

HydForce hydraulic cylinder force

Know theoretical extension force before selecting a cylinder class for a press or fixture

TECHNICAL UTILITY · HYDRAULIC_CYLINDER_FORCE

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Result

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A=π(bore/2)²; F=P×A (extension, ignore rod/friction)

How to use this estimate

Ideal hydraulic extension force F=P×A with A=π(bore/2)²; ignores rod area, friction, buckling. Units: psi × in² = lbf (pressure×area). Out of scope as listed on this page. Screening / idealized model only — not a stamped design.

Sources, methodology, and assumptions

Methodology

Ideal hydraulic extension force F=P×A with A=π(bore/2)²; ignores rod area, friction, buckling

Units check

psi × in² = lbf (pressure×area)

Assumptions

Idealized/derived model as scoped; user-supplied inputs.

Out of scope

See MODEL_VALIDITY outOfScope; not a stamped design.

Sources

Unit-context references only — exact model supported by derivation, not org homepages.

Last technically reviewed: 2026-09-11