A 4 in cyl, 2 in shaft will put you in the 15 T at 2500 psi
-----------------------------------------------19 T at 3000 psi
That's the most common size I see.......3.5" bore min to 5.0" bore max (unless you have a rather large engine/pump)
4.0" bore is best average for all-around usage
165masseyky; said:Will need to consider GPM also. A 5" bore 24" stroke at less than 20 GPM will make for a long cycle time. I added a 22 GPM and I am hitting low 10's for cycle time with a 5" bore 2" shaft 24" stroke and at 3000psi around 30tons. This thing looks are a twisted piece of Hickory and smiles and says "REALLY". LOL SNAP CRACKLE SPLIT
You should be in the 5.58 sec extend, and 4.7 sec with 22 GPM's, 5 in cyl 2 in shaft, if you stay in the fast mode. .
Thanks J J
I was wondering about if welded rod is better....or not.
Before starting this splitter thing I was more of a fab. guy and to tell you the truth if done properly wire welding is just as strong...BUT...Read the previous sentence because wire welding encompasses alot more set up than stick. Wire speed. amp, wire size ,rating, and flux or gas just to name a few. If you are a decent stick welder I would do everything in 7018 3/32 to 1/8 bevel the piece any where possible and straight bead in then weave and remember the most important stick welder four steps...weld....deflux....brush...repeat. Oh and the ABC's of welding
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