Rocket Team is requalifying a standard, consumer off-the-shelf, pneumatic tie rod air cylinder for use with pyrotechnics. The component was purchased from McMaster-Carr with part number 6491K254.
Piston Testing
Testing Procedure
Note: The modified 1/4 NPT plug is a standard stainless steel plug with a 1/4-20 hole drilled and tapped through the middle.
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