Volumetric losses
Compression losses are caused by the compressibility of the hydraulic fluid. In the case of hydraulic fluids, the volumetric losses are described by the volumetric efficiency (cf. power losses ).
Thermoplastics
Teflon) has extremely low friction and has excellent chemical resistant strength (even against HFD fluids ) and very high temperature resistance from –270° to +260° C. PTFE is used in seals with an elastomer
Hydraulic cylinder
Cylinder designed to be used with hydraulic fluids at generally higher pressures (of around 100 bar and above). Given the relatively low compressibility of the fluid and the low weight of a piston, hydraulic
Separation capability
n. In mineral oil the water collects at the bottom of the tank due to the higher density, in HFD fluids at the surface due to the low density. It is also important here to separate out solids in the tank
Elastomers
range between -20° and +100°C. FKM (fluorinated rubber) has high resistance to mineral oil and HFD fluids even at high temperatures (up to 200°C). FVMQ (fluorosilicone rubber) can be used over a very high
CETOP
has a leading role in the preparation of technical standards for example in the area of hydraulic fluids and contamination checks. In total, since the existence of the European committee, over 100 technical
Cavitation
Cavitation refers to the formation of cavities in fluids. Cavities start to from when the local static pressure within a fluid falls below a critical value. This critical value is generally about as high
Inductive position measurement
Inductive sensors are the favoured choice for short lengths in fluids-based drive technology. These are passive sensors based on the principle of self-induction. If an alternating current flows through
Safety of a system
the devices are selected, mounted and the pipes are laid such that risks which arise when hydraulic fluids are released (these grow alongside the hydraulic capacity), risks based on unintentional machine