The Cylinder That Hammered at Full Stroke We mounted a pneumatic cylinder (Ø50 mm, 200 mm stroke) for a push station. On the bench, it extended and retracted fine. On the machine, the piston hit the end cap hard every cycle — a loud “clang” at full extension. After a week, the end cap seals …

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