hydraulic systems
Liquid-pressure driven machinery
Hydraulic systems use pressurized fluid to transmit force and power mechanical operations.
The principle is simple: fluid confined in a closed system transfers pressure equally in all directions, allowing small inputs to generate large outputs.
Heavy machinery, aircraft controls, car brakes, and construction equipment all rely on hydraulics: The excavator's hydraulic system can lift tons with precision.
Hydraulic systems offer smooth, powerful motion but require careful maintenance to prevent leaks.
- flow rateVolume through per time
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- cavitationPressure-induced void creation
- oil reservoirUnderground petroleum accumulation
- accumulatorDevice storing incremental charge
bleeding · turbulent flow · pressure testing · pressure relief valve · elevators · leak detection · laminar flow · Bernoulli's principle · viscosity · construction machinery · heavy equipment · dump truck · cherry picker · mining equipment · piston · rams · pressure gauge · pressure drop
hydraulic systemselectric motors
Machines producing rotational force electrically
servo motors · gear systems · pneumatics · steam power · belt drives