Differences between Gear Pumps and Piston Pumps
Blog | August 20th, 2017Fluid power is generated when a piston rises and falls or a gearing assembly spins. To put it another way, there are two dominant pump types employed as hydraulic positive displacement pumps in fluid-based apparatus. The first, gear pump technology, is different from the piston pump principles we’re about to review in the next paragraph. […]
Gear Pumps and How Do They Work?
Blog | June 29th, 2017Gear pumps operate according to a direct coupling principle. In other words, two mechanical components, gears, are meshing inside a shared housing. The primary drive mechanism in this conjoined arrangement is powered by a motor or some other prime mover, then the drive shaft on that mechanism extends into a gearing chamber. A gear is […]
Some Common Do’s and Don’ts When Using Hydraulic Pumps
Blog | December 8th, 2016Powerful prime movers transfer torque to hydraulic pumps. The designs used in these fluid engines vary from one system to the next, but the source of power rarely changes. Basically, we’re talking about the heart of the system, a core mechanism that requires a firm set of operational rules if it’s to function as designed. […]
The Crucial Role of Hydraulic Valves in Hydraulic Pumps
Blog | November 8th, 2016Hydraulic pumps are tasked with converting mechanical power into fluid energy inside a framework of metal tubes and flexible hoses. As they address this errand, hydraulic valves govern pump action by employing inlet checks. Directional by design, the valves located in and around this pump deserve their own fifteen minutes of fame, right? Hydraulic Valves: […]
Common Signs of Pump and Hydraulics Breakdown
Blog | June 16th, 2016When a pump and hydraulics breakdown occurs, we troubleshoot tubes and hoses, fluid reservoirs and valves in search of a mechanical cause. Fortunately, common breakdown signs like to wave a red flag. We just need to know how to interpret these signs. What are The Symptoms of a Possible Pump Failure? It’s the heart of […]