For a project I need a lots of pneumatic cylinders, and I need to know fairly precise how much they can lift/push. So i tested them with compressor and hand pump.
All pneumatic components are brand new, never used.
Results:
Small Cylinder:
Powered by compressor: 435 grams.
Powered by large hand pump: 570 grams
http://youtu.be/0ldaX5JWmEM
Large Cylinder:
Powered by compressor: 1810 grams.
Powered by large hand pump: 2450 grams
http://youtu.be/ByeBRVU_OKE