We at Dalton Hydraulics have been working in the hydraulic industry for over 21 years, so it’s safe to say we know a lot about this type of equipment. However, we also understand hydraulic equipment is not familiar to everyone, so we have put together this article to cover some basic information.
Here, we’ll focus specifically on hydraulic power units and provide an overview of how they work.
- What are hydraulic power units? A hydraulic power unit is a self-contained system consisting of a motor, a fluid reservoir, and a pump. The pump applies pressure to the fluid in the reservoir, which in turn moves the motor or cylinder up and down.
- What are hydraulic power units used for? Hydraulic power units have a wide variety of applications. They are used in all kinds of motors and other mechanisms to apply force, and to create both linear and rotary motion. One application of this technology you may be familiar with is hydraulic braking systems in vehicles. In addition, many office chairs contain hydraulic cylinders which allow you to adjust the height of the seat.
- What are some design considerations of hydraulic power units? Our team considers many factors when designing hydraulic power units. For example, we consider the size of the unit and its reservoir, as both affect how much power it can generate. In addition, we also think about how to design the most effective control system for each unit in order to optimize its performance. To learn more about our hydraulic power units, just give us a call.