BDE-Fluid Power

Many fluid systems require that hose be disconnected without excessive fluid loss.

Preventing leaks and contaminant ingression keeps a system operating as intended.

The coupling of electronic and hydraulic technology is becoming increasingly common, especially in electrohydraulic actuators.

Pressure regulators, commonly called pressure-reducing valves, maintain constant output pressure in compressed-air systems regardless of variations in input pressure or output flow.

The typical hydraulic system is cleaned by a single filter in the circuit.

Dynamic sealing applications often call for pressure-energized seals.

The performance of proportional valves falls in the wide spectrum between on/off solenoid valves and electrohydraulic servovalves.

Flow is controlled by either throttling or diverting it.

The main difference between pumps and compressors is that the fluid delivered by compressors -- air -- is compressed and under pressure at the time it is delivered, even if there is no load on the system.

Pneumatics is generally preferred for applications such as material handling, transporting parts, pick-and-place operations, and small-parts assembly.

Generally, hydraulic and pneumatic motors are organized along similar principles.

A number of different shock absorber designs are available, but the fundamental operation of each is the same.

Hydrokinetic drives are typically rated from 1 to 5,000 hp but higher ratings are common.

Any fluid system may need to measure pressure, flow, or fluid level.

Sometimes the complexity and magnitude of a job suggest that a system of separate hydraulic components would be difficult to put into action.