Video Tag

#double acting cylinder

Every video tagged “double acting cylinder” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

2 videos

How to Control the Speed of a Pneumatic Cylinder

Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.

FrightProps· 491,461 views

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FrightProps Hand Trigger Overview

This short overview from FrightProps demonstrates one of their most popular prop triggering solutions — the hand trigger — paired with a double acting pneumatic cylinder, a pneumatic hook-up kit, and a PicoBoo ONE controller. The video walks viewers through how these components work together to activate a pneumatic prop. It serves as a practical introduction to entry-level haunt automation using off-the-shelf FrightProps components.

FrightProps· 6,264 views