Fluid Power - Practical Use

Practical Use

See also: Hydraulic machinery

A 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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