Question about flow controlling side link "tilt" cylinders

[ruffdog]

Got it. So, since stroke is the constant, the orifice diameter would be proportional to the net area of each side of the piston, correct? So, for example, a 3" bore with a 1" rod has 89% of the area on the rod size, so the restrictor on that side would also be 89% of the restrictor on the piston side?

Correct. But, being that fluid does not compress, why restrict on both ends? Restrictors do heat up the oil so why do it?

 

[RickB]

Correct. But, being that fluid does not compress, why restrict on both ends? Restrictors do heat up the oil so why do it?

Exactly. There is no valid reason to restrict flow in both lines in both directions.