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Mechanical
Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator
Calculate the output force of a hydraulic cylinder during extension or retraction from bore diameter, rod diameter, and system pressure. Used by hydraulic system designers to verify actuator force capacity for machinery and presses.
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Mechanical
Pump Head and Power Calculator
Calculate the hydraulic power required to drive a pump based on flow rate, total head (static plus friction), fluid density, and pump efficiency. Use this when selecting a pump motor or auditing energy consumption in a piping system.
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Key differences
| Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator | Pump Head and Power Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | Cylinder Force (N) | Required Power (W) |
| What it does | Calculate the output force of a hydraulic cylinder during extension or retraction from bore diameter, rod diameter, and system pressure. Used by hydraulic system designers to verify actuator force capacity for machinery and presses. | Calculate the hydraulic power required to drive a pump based on flow rate, total head (static plus friction), fluid density, and pump efficiency. Use this when selecting a pump motor or auditing energy consumption in a piping system. |