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garry crothers
 
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Default Sizing Hydraulic Rams

I am do the sums to calculate the required size of hydraulic ram need to
drive a transom hung rudder.

I read somewhere that it is preferable to use two rams (one on each side )
to minimise the amount of twisting forces on a rudder.

If I decide to go for this method, is it acceptable to divide the torque
requirement by two.

I.E
If I need a 90KgM torque to drive the rudder, can I size the rams for 2 x
45, or should I use 2 x 90 ?

garry