Hydraulic motors require hydraulic power units, and the utilizing the right one needs to be carefully considered.
Whether you’re in need of a unit for industrial, mobile or aerospace applications, it’s crucial to understand which hydraulic power unit is right for a specific machine.
Here are some tips to guide you through making this selection…
A Good Investment
As the manufacturer, you’re here to provide your clients with fully-functional, reliable machinery, that proves to be a good investment.
To do this, you need to think about the machine’s functionality, in order to make a hydraulic power unit choice.
If you’re aware of the type, you’re off to a good start.
Choosing the Type of Hydraulic Power Unit
There are various factors to consider, which you, the manufacturer, should be versed in when it comes to equipping your machinery with a power unit.
Level of Force
Does your machine require a unit that provides a consistent force, for larger-scale tasks?
You may be looking at a machine that lifts heavy items or operates a large structure; or one that requires two stages of force, or even one constant stream of power.
Other items need sporadic power, and so the needs are a little less demanding when it comes to choosing a unit.
Size Matters
The machine’s size is also as important as it’s functionality, as the power unit can be selected based on this.
Micro-units, for example, are ideal for an item of machinery that isn’t very big. You won’t need a big unit when it comes to electric gates, for instance.
Machinery that lifts things, as another example, are a little larger scale and could be ideally suited to mini, rather than micro, units. This type of machine needs a little more power, and are more cumbersome, but still only require a smaller sized hydraulic power unit.
Flow Rate
As a manufacturer, you will know about the pump’s flow rate or capacity, and so use this to decipher which will be the right power unit for the machinery in question.
Armed with this specific piece of information, you will be able to pinpoint the best power unit based on the specifications of the units on offer. The size of a unit and its power drive levels will play an important role in matching it to the machine in question.
It’s important not to overdo it, too; too much power and an excess of pressure in a unit will likely jam the machinery’s internal components and will affect the hydraulic fluid and therefore the functionality of the machinery.
Outlet and Inlet Hoses
Have you looked at the outlet and inlet sizes for the hose on your machine? These will be designed in order to handle a certain level of pump power, and so the unit will need to correspond with these aspects of the machine’s design also.
Expert Advice
For additional help in making this choice, Kor-Pak can help you select the right item for your needs and specializes in services after purchase, not just the supply of crucial industry products.
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