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  1. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    Thanks John and Hydtools, I will use a combination of both of your advise.
  2. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    correct; I need to lower the pressure to prevent the motor from overloading when lowering the load. i tried to lower the line pressure but when I do I am not able to take up the backlash after the pressure is applied.
  3. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    do I also place a regulator between the valve and tank?
  4. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    What is supplying the hydraulic pressure anyway? Do you use a pump? Yes Pump How do you 'remove' the hydraulic pressure? Do you simply divert the hose to tank? electric solenoid valve controlled by the operator dumps to tank Now we have established the mechanical aspect of the situation, we...
  5. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    Why are you releasing the hydraulic pressure when you don't want the load to drop? The pressure is released to allow the electric motor to move the load freely What did you think would happen? Exactly what does happen What do you wish would happen, or not happen? maintain just enough pressure...
  6. DaveGEA

    Single acting cylinder counter balance

    Hello all Dave from NC here I am new to this forum, I could use some advise on a solution for a problem I have with a machine. background... I have a die press machine that utilizes an electric motor and worm drive gear box that raises and lowers a die vertically, attached between the load and...

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