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.
