SPECIFYING INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS
What to consider in specifying INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC power units: SAFETY concerns Functions of actuators (for valves mounted on power units) Duty cycle on machine Desired cycle times each actuator Replacing existing HPU or new machine Noise specifications Space limitations Hydraulic fluids to be used Electric motor specifications and control power specifications Indicators for over pressure, […]
THE PPC EXPERT GUIDE TO: FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES
Part I: Fluid Power Fundamentals Presented by Progressive Power & Control, Indiana’s trusted fluid power specialists. A. Defining Hydraulics Hydraulics is a means of transmitting power. It may be used to multiply force or modify motions. Pascal’s Law: Pressure exerted on a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions, and acts with equal force on all equal areas and at […]
