[TheForge] air hammer

[Shannell Sugrue]

How big is the cylinder?? that can be a key area if the flow through the
valve, port is ok then you need a bigger cylinder, 2.5 inches is good. We
need more info on the setup

compressor cfm
ram weight
cyl dia and stroke
valve Cv, brand model etc
line size
exhaust type/design
Pilot valve type/size and line size (smaller = better here)

A photo would be the easiest way to diagnose the problems from.
60-90 is pretty useless in my opinion, you want up to 230bpm.
Does it start off fast and then slow as your air supply runs out? that means
a small compressor if so.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kim george" <klgeorge at kent.edu>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:13 AM
Subject: [TheForge] air hammer


> Welllll, we finally got it together and the hammer moving on it's own. The
> question is that we are only getting 60 to 90 beats per min. with a small
> compresser and 20 gal. tank. Is the problem the air supply or are we
> overlooking something?
>
> Kim George
>
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