[SML] Remotely actuated floor locks

[Joe D]

Richard Niederberg" <ladesigners at gmail.com> said
> The key was to find some that would open under a heavy load. Returning
> to a closed and locked position that could safely  be stood upon was 
> easy by comparison, using silent hydraulic rams.

My current investigation into pneumatic cylinders has not found anything that is designed to handle side loads.  Were your hydraulic rams stock items, or something specially made?

Joe Dunfee
joe at dunfee.com