I'm planning to build my own log splitter. Many of the questions have probably been asked and answered in various threads already, but bear with me, I've read this board for hours and appreciate the fact that others may be able to provide concise opinions without re-reading for days.
In salvaging out a trailer mounted solar signboard, for various components to use in current and future projects, I have a cylinder that is labeled "ROTA-CYL Corp. Schwenksville PA. Model Number BJ 11-20-SOLA, spec's are 2" bore, 58 3/16" stroke, serial number S 50324." (YES, nearly 5 foot stroke).
The shaft is 1 3/8" diameter.
This was originally a one way cylinder (raise the sign, with gravity return to down position), however the top of the cylinder housing has a threaded plug and I believe it could be a two way cylinder with additional hose, proper valving et cetera.
Shortening this cylinder to an appropriate length appears as though it would be a relatively easy task, as the cylinder end caps are held in place by 4 threaded rods running the entire length of the cylinder. I would want the stroke to be approx. 32", for firewood for my outdoor furnace.
I also have the 12 volt electric pump and approx. 4-5 gallon reservoir with it's one way valve off of the trailer. I'll probably utilize the reservoir.
Rota Cyl has a website, but doesn't offer any product descriptions/spec's and if they did, this was probably a specific use, non catalog item anyway.
My questions are:
1) Can I assume the "20" in the model number may indicate a 20 ton cylinder? And might the 11 indicate 11 gpm--or reverse?
2)What gpm pump would be best for moderately rapid actuation?
3)What size gas engine would be appropriate for properly sized pump.
Here are some pi's for clarification.
Thanks for any help.
In salvaging out a trailer mounted solar signboard, for various components to use in current and future projects, I have a cylinder that is labeled "ROTA-CYL Corp. Schwenksville PA. Model Number BJ 11-20-SOLA, spec's are 2" bore, 58 3/16" stroke, serial number S 50324." (YES, nearly 5 foot stroke).
The shaft is 1 3/8" diameter.
This was originally a one way cylinder (raise the sign, with gravity return to down position), however the top of the cylinder housing has a threaded plug and I believe it could be a two way cylinder with additional hose, proper valving et cetera.
Shortening this cylinder to an appropriate length appears as though it would be a relatively easy task, as the cylinder end caps are held in place by 4 threaded rods running the entire length of the cylinder. I would want the stroke to be approx. 32", for firewood for my outdoor furnace.
I also have the 12 volt electric pump and approx. 4-5 gallon reservoir with it's one way valve off of the trailer. I'll probably utilize the reservoir.
Rota Cyl has a website, but doesn't offer any product descriptions/spec's and if they did, this was probably a specific use, non catalog item anyway.
My questions are:
1) Can I assume the "20" in the model number may indicate a 20 ton cylinder? And might the 11 indicate 11 gpm--or reverse?
2)What gpm pump would be best for moderately rapid actuation?
3)What size gas engine would be appropriate for properly sized pump.
Here are some pi's for clarification.
Thanks for any help.