What is the recommended method to synchronize cylinders with different bore and stroke?

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Synchronizing motion of cylinders with different bore and stroke is achieved by controlling fluid flow to equalize their speeds. Flow control valves act as metering devices in each cylinder line, allowing you to set how much fluid enters or leaves each cylinder. By adjusting these valves, you compensate for the different volumes each cylinder must move—larger bore requires more fluid per unit of travel and different stroke lengths affect travel time—so both cylinders reach the end of their travel at the same moment. This approach is simple, adjustable, and directly targets movement timing without needing rigid mechanical linkages or energy storage devices. Electronic timers can coordinate sequences but won’t inherently balance flow and speed, mechanical linkages become impractical with differing bore/stroke, and hydraulic accumulators don’t regulate movement timing.