Practical Use
See also: Hydraulic machineryA fluid power system has a pump driven by a prime mover (such as an electric motor or IC engine) that converts mechanical energy into fluid energy. This fluid flow is used to actuate a device such as:
- A Hydraulic cylinder or Pneumatic cylinder, provides force in a linear fashion
- A Hydraulic motor or Pneumatic motor, provides continuous rotational motion or torque
- A Rotary actuator provides rotational motion of less than 360 degrees.
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