Aris

Mate, I agree with you up to a point.Both pneumatics and LAs have drawbacks. Look at my robot's picture.I wouldn't ever use 4 linear actuators instead of 4 pneumatic cylinders in order to make this robot hold a full glass of water weighing 600g tightly.Pneumatics give me greater confidence as for heavy things such that.So, I would definitely use LAs for light models.For heavy robots that I like building are not suitable.I love the precise movement of a LA but they usually do not serve my needs. Here is the video of my first big robot enjoy

Nice topic.In my opinion, the best ways to increase your lifting power are: 1) To add a second mini pump(or more) 2) To add an air tank in order to have high pressure for heavy loads(in case you want slow movement don't lock the air switch!) 3) To add a second pneumatic cylinder(or more).

Indeed.To be honest, both pneumatic cylinders and LA have their special uses. In case you need fast movement(by using air tanks) you should use pneumatics(but you are able to gain slow movement by using just small air pumps). In addition, if you need a function having only slow and stable movement you should use LAs. However, it depends on the weight that your invention has to lift and the point of lifting it.

Amazing mate also congratulations for your latest huge projects!

Really amazing

Indeed, the best pneumatic cylinders are the ones having round base, which means that these are lighter than the previous version with the square base.

I made a test in the past with a simple construction(similar to the one made for the LA using a scale) to measure the power of the pneumatic cylinder and the result was quite incredible having a force of 2.5 Kg

I totally agree.I love pneumatics. Another great advantage is the fact that you are able to place them even on long distances(even whole meters away from the air compressor) without having any chance of losing of their power.Imagine doing this by using linear actuators.Imagine the friction. Huge disappointment as for the power. Also the air transmission of pneumatic cylinders is quicker that's why they correspond much faster than LAs. I totally agree.I love pneumatics. Another great advantage is the fact that you are able to place them even on long distances(even whole meters away from the air compressor) without having any chance of losing their power.Imagine doing this by using linear actuators.Imagine the friction. Huge disappointment as for the power. Also the air transmission of pneumatic cylinders is quicker that's why they correspond much faster than LAs.