Pneumatic Cylinder Airflow Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate pneumatic cylinder airflow (AF) is:

\[ AF = \left( \frac{A \times S \times C}{1728} \right) \]

Where:

\(AF\) is the Pneumatic Cylinder Airflow (CFM = cubic feet per minute)
\(A\) is the Cross-Sectional Area of the Piston (in²)
\(S\) is the Stroke Length (in)
\(C\) is the Cycles Per Minute

What is Pneumatic Cylinder Airflow?

The airflow in a pneumatic cylinder system is the flow of air within a pneumatic system. Pneumatic cylinder systems are used in industrial and manufacturing processes to transfer force and motion from one location to another. Gases such as air and nitrogen are compressed under pressure by a compressor then sent through a series of valves and cylinders to perform the desired task.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Cross-Sectional Area of the Piston (\(A\)) = 10 in²
Stroke Length (\(S\)) = 5 in
Cycles Per Minute (\(C\)) = 60

Using the formula:

\[ AF = \left( \frac{10 \times 5 \times 60}{1728} \right) = 1.7361 \]

The Pneumatic Cylinder Airflow is 1.7361 CFM.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Cross-Sectional Area of the Piston (\(A\)) = 15 in²
Stroke Length (\(S\)) = 8 in
Cycles Per Minute (\(C\)) = 50

Using the formula:

\[ AF = \left( \frac{15 \times 8 \times 50}{1728} \right) = 3.4722 \]

The Pneumatic Cylinder Airflow is 3.4722 CFM.