Hello Guys Can I use a pneumatic cylinder as a hydraulic cylinder, as long as the pressure rating of the cylinder is not exceeded ? Will the internal seals hold up to oil ? Thanks... imma
Pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder question
Sep 09, 2004
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Hydraulic oil makes excellent paint stripper and your seals may suffer, could you use something less corrosive such as mineral oil/water?
But not ethylene glycol, a suspected carcinogen. Propylene glycol is more friendly, but you have to be specific on asking for it, because most "glycol" is still ethylene glycol.
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