While overall I like my splitter, there are a few minor changes I would like to make so I plan to build another splitter. The big holdup is a cylinder. Sounds simple enough, there are lots of cylinders available but I'm going to be picky this time. I want to increase tonnage while not increasing cycle time. My current splitter has a cycle time of 8.8 sec & 15.7 tons of pressure.
Goal:
Tonnage:
At 2,500 psi = 24.9 ton
At 3,000 psi = 29.5 ton
Cycle time of 7 sec using a 28 gpm pump (This is my plan)
Cycle time of 9 sec using a 22 gpm pump (which is the cycle time my current splitter has)
Cycle time of 13 sec using a 16 gpm pump
Specifications for cylinder:
- 5" bore
- 24" stroke
- 3" ram
- 1" hole for pins in cross tube mounting points.
- 3/4" JIC ports (Flared to make better joints = less leak potential.)
I have asked a company who builds cylinders to give me a quote for cylinders to match these specifications to potentially create a supplier. I have used quantities of 10 & 20 for pricing.
Is there anyone who would be interested (not asking for a commitment), in a cylinder designed for splitters.
If anyone has a source for cylinder Which match the above specifications I would love to hear it.