Dynamics of a linear pneumatic actuator with 50 mm piston diameter and 100 mm stroke subjected only to a mass load of 450 g

The aim of the study was to determine the dynamics of a linear pneumatic cylinder subjected only to mass load. An actuator of one of the well known European manufacturers was tested.The experiment were to measure pressure changes in both chambers of the actuator and the position of the piston during stroke and retracting. The test was repeated 11 times. The obtained data, besides analysis of the dynamics of the actuator, allow verification of the correctness of its simulation models and even estimation of variable friction forces. The raw measurement data were saved in the default (text) GNU Octave format. The conversion functions for measuring sensors are also given.