Hydraulic Pump Selection Guide

The pump is the heart of your hydraulic system, generating the flow that converts mechanical energy from a motor or human force into hydraulic energy. Without a pump, the hydraulic system would not work.

Power Team has a wide selection of manual and air operated pumps, as well as a gasoline engine and electric powered models. The manual pumps, with reservoirs, come in single and 2-speed models. There are the smaller, portable models for powering hand tools, as well as the larger ones more suited to powering cylinders.

The compressed air operated pumps, which require much less effort from the operator then hand pumps, also come in one and two-speed, as well as single and double acting models. Here are some of the standout features and special qualities of the pumps available from Power team;

Features and special qualities

●      The fiberglass handle on the manual 2-speed hydraulic pump ensures greater rigidity and reduces operator fatigue. With a more reliable digital pressure gauge, the pump also has an  angled fill port that makes it easy to refill from both vertical and horizontal positions,

●     There are also manual 2-speed models that replace handle with foot control, which also reduces operator fatigue. There is even a lightweight model, with a more durable aluminum reservoir and which provides more efficiency and lower handle force,

●      Both the 1-speed and double acting air pumps are lightweight and portable, have  permanently vented caps and feature internal relief valves that protect internal components,

●      The electric pumps in the Power Team range are designed for heavy duty applications and extended cycle operations of up to 40T. The pumps start and operate under full load and have an electrical a shutdown that stops the pump from restarting unintentionally after interruption caused by a power cut,

●      There are also special application pumps, like the compact torque wrench pump that is light and portable and can be operated in either vertical or horizontal positions, and the infinite stage pump that can drive as many as four hydraulic tools simultaneously.

How to select the right hydraulic pump for your needs

For something that is such a critical component of your hydraulic system, your pump selection needs to be carefully considered. There are several factors you must consider if you are going to avoid disappointments and production delays. Let’s look at them;

●       The nature of the application. There are general purpose manual pumps used to power all manner of hand tools, specialist ones like torque wrench pumps, as well as larger pumps rated for heavy duty work,

●      Power availability. If you are working in remote locations where you have no access to electric power, you may have no choice but to just use manual pumps,

●      Related to the above, you will require different types of power team hydraulic pumps for systems that handle heavy loads but operate intermittently, those that actuate a cylinder at lower pressure and then suddenly have to power a bending or lifting task that requires considerably more hydraulic energy, and those for applications that require a double acting cylinder,

●     Flow rate requirements. Basically, the higher the required flow rate, the larger the needed pump size,

●     The pump must match the oil requirements of the cylinder the hydraulic system is using. The general rule of thumb is to choose a pump with a 15% oil capacity buffer,

●     Pressure conditions at both the inlet and outlet ports of the pump. This also determines what size pump you will need.