Air cylinder operating on water pressure
Air cylinder operating on water pressure
I’m showing how I ran 100 PSI water pressure from a 12 volt pump to cycle a pneumatic air cylinder, This is a closed system with a small reservoir so the water can return and be pumped back through the system with out losing any fluid. The pump has a built in pressure switch so it automatically shuts off once it builds 100 PSI, this way it does not over work the pump and is more efficient.
I plan to use ether a light weight oil or a not toxic antifreeze in the future, this video was simply to prove a concept.
I’m posting this because I have not seen anyone running cylinders like this and wanted to share my idea with others.
This is the boom and bucket for a kids sandbox excavator I’m building for my son.
Thanks for watching!
Air cylinder operating on water pressure
Air cylinder operating on water pressure
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Love Your ideas tnx
Awesome idea Mike
That’s pretty cool
wow Mike that works great
I recall a TV show about building a new encloser for a Hippo at a zoo. And they mentioned useing veggie oil as hydraulic fluid incase of a leak or the hippo licks it so You are on the right track there
Did you consider an automobile convertible 12 volt actuator pump and cylinders? One car has two, dual acting cylinders, pump, reservoir, lines and control switches. Also the convertible roof itself has lots of prebuilt activating hardware. I've purchase these affordable components at wrecking yards.
Use baby oil
How is the quad truck working out
Very cool, Michael! 👍🏼
Hey! i send video showing how the sharpener was built.Maybe something of it will be useful to you.
I enjoy your videos. You are a talented man.