Benefits for Adding Composite Construction Cylinders for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
October 29th, 2018There’s a simple mathematical progression that rules fluid technology. Applying the principle to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, it goes something like this: for every high-pressure, super-sized fluid system, a comparable rugged component must be sized and materially matched so that a quoted application functions properly. Enter composite construction cylinders, a technology that puts ultra-rigid cylinder […]
Hydraulic Pressure Intensifiers: How Can They Help Improve Your System Design?
October 16th, 2018Hydraulic pressure intensifiers are built to deliver great quantities of pressure through a smaller than average package. Proven to take lower input energies and convert those fluid energies to higher output pressures, the device doesn’t need to break any laws of fluid thermodynamics when it performs this impressive feat. In reality, an intensifier (also known […]
Can Hydraulic Flange Misalignment Cause Leakage?
September 26th, 2018Across two dimensions, a hydraulic flange misalignment error is causing trouble. The two collars are fastened evenly. All the way around, the bolts clamp the two faces together, with a seal or compound-jointed gasket adding integrity to the joint. Rotationally, however, the “twist” introduced by a rotational misalignment error is causing problems. Worse still, there’s […]
Fairey Arlon (Parker) Hydraulic Replacement Filters: Purposes and Functions
September 14th, 2018In-hand, a Fairey Arlon replacement filter feels hefty and solid. The component is cylindrical, filled with microglass, a media that functions well in hydraulic applications, and ready for duty. Slipping out of hand, it’s soon fitted as a hydraulic replacement filter, one that replaces the aging in-line fluid sieving device that’s clogging an essential piece […]
The Importance of Standard Testing for Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
August 27th, 2018Hydraulic hoses add flexibility to what would otherwise be an entirely rigid system. That’s an ironic perk, considering the very flexible nature of the energy transmission fluid. But it’s true, metal tubing is rigid and fixed. In addition to flexibility, hoses isolate noise propagating vibrations. Loaded with benefits, then, flexible conduits and their fittings must […]
