Adhesion property of hydraulic fluids
In order for the hydraulic fluid to deliver sufficient lubricating effect in plain bearings and under seals , it must have sufficient wetting ability. This is generally the case with HLPD oils .
Energy content of hydraulic fluid
The basis is Bernoulli's equation for ideal, incompressible fluids: = static pressure + dynamic pressure + geodetic pressure. This equation yields the related energy element as The last term ρ · g · h
Element for pressure filters
Filter element that withstands a differential pressure that is at least as large as the nominal pressure of the system, without damage occurring to its structure or the filter material.
Control card
Printed circuit board (PCB) with electronic controller - at European manufacturers mostly in the eurocard format - that is used to control a proportional valve or servo valve. The control card is most
Bistable (flip flop) valve
Bistable switching element in which the switching state last used is retained also after the removal of the input signal (memory action).
Absolute digital measuring system
Measuring system in which the information on the actual (absolute) position is always available. For this purpose the sensor (e.g. glass measuring scale) must provide additional information. This info
Pressure limitation
Feature that on some adjusting features on pumps, e.g. power controllers, reduces or limits the pump delivery flow on reaching an upper adjustable pressure to prevent the pressure-limiting valve trigg
Directional valve, 3-way valves
In general : Valve with three controlled ports. For directional valves : Valve with inlet, cylinder line, outlet (suitable to control a single action cylinder).
Efficiency
Ratio of the output power to the input power of a system or device ( total efficiency in the case of hydraulic devices).
Control devices
Devices, which control a power flow. In fluid technology these are the valves, which influence the flow rate in terms of direction ( directional valves ), size ( flow valves ) and pressure ( pressure