Sliding ring seal
Fluid seal for rotating shafts that comprises two elements made of non-elastic materials that are pressed against each other by spring force. One element rotates with the shaft, while the other is mounted
Pitot tube
the total pressure , i.e. the overall figure for the static and dynamic pressure associated with a fluid flowing at a subsonic rate. The pitot tube consists of a tube at a 90° angle, whose arm lies parallel
Pressure loss
loss is the most important source of loss in hydraulic systems. It arises due to the of the pressure fluid in the pipes and the devices, and also due to mechanical friction losses (e.g. in guides or at seals)
Cleanliness level
Characterises the number of particles present in hydraulic fluid . Purity classes are stated either in filter classes according to NAS 1638 — which specifies the permitted particle numbers in five particle
Valve actuation
For fluid valves there are a number of actuation types: Manual actuation: Actuation using a hand or foot (including manual override). Mechanical actuation using levers, plungers and/or rollers and springs
Bypass valve
Valve that is in parallel with a hydraulic unit and that permits the pressure fluid to bypass this unit under certain circumstances. Example: Pre-loaded check valve that is in the secondary flow for a
Differential cylinder
the piston area AK to the annular area on the piston rod side is essential for the function of the fluid-related circuit (CETOP RP100). Differential cylinders apply predominantly compressive forces in the
Thermodynamic measuring
individual devices with the aid of temperature and pressure measurements . It uses the hydraulic fluid to carry the information and is based on energy contents and balances. It does not depend on the
Automatic sealing
that radial forces, the so-called preload , are produced that make it impossible for the hydraulic fluid to flow around the seal even in the unpressurised state. With increasing pressure increasingly large
Electric-hydraulic analogy
The understanding of some processes in fluid technology is improved if use is made of the analogies that exist between electrical and hydraulic laws. Given specific boundary conditions, it is possible