Componets Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six basic hydraulic components?
A
A tank A pump A power source Valves Actuator Piping
2
Q
What is the purpose of a tank?
A
Also known as the reservoir, hold and condition the hydraulic oil
3
Q
What is the purpose of a pump?
A
Convert mechanical energy into hydraulic energy
4
Q
What is the purpose of the valves?
A
Control oil direction, pressure and flow rate
5
Q
What is an actuator?
A
Convert hydraulic into mechanical force or torque to do work.
They can be cylinders to provide linear motion (force)
Or motors to provide rotary motion (torque)
