THE SCOURGE OF LEAKS Whether it is air, oil, gas, steam or water there is no valid reason for having system leaks. The problem is that people do not understand fittings in the proper way to tighten in seal. No one allows their home leaking water on the floor, or their propane tanks to leak … Continue reading Hot Air & Slippery Stuff – 107
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What you don't know about ACCUMULATORS can kill you. In my 45 years of working with and teaching fluid power of the United States and Canada. I have taught thousands of people. I have visited hundreds of plants and facilities, and the one common thread throughout these facilities is ...... SAFETY. Safety is the number … Continue reading Hot Air & Slippery Stuff – 105
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Accumulators - General Gas charged accumulators are a common feature in modern hydraulic systems. They carry out numerous functions, which include energy storage and reserve, leakage and thermal compensation, shock absorption and energy recovery. But while accumulators present a number of advantages in hydraulic system operation, and can provide many years of trouble-free service, they … Continue reading Hot Air & Slippery Stuff -104