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Geo
Crossing gates
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Geochurchi
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- Location: Concord ,NH / Naples, Fl
Re: Crossing gates
OK, I Googled a dash pot, so I have an idea how it would work.
Thanks
Geo
Thanks
Geo
If it ain’t broken keep working on it until it is .
Geo
Geo
Re: Crossing gates
It looks like you have flow control valves on the air cylinder. Try reducing the exhaust side of the cylinder when the gate goes down to slow things down and reduce bounce. Look for the screw head on the air fitting where the tubing attaches.
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Re: Crossing gates
A dash pit is a shock absorber.
RussN
RussN