Hydraulic machinery — are machines and tools which use fluid power to do work. Heavy equipment is a common example.In this type of machine, high pressure hydraulic fluid is transmitted throughout the machine to various hydraulic motors and hydraulic cylinders. The… … Wikipedia
residual pressure check valve — A small valve, usually located in the outlet port(s) of the master cylinder, which maintains a certain amount of pressure in the hydraulic circuit(s) when the brakes are released … Dictionary of automotive terms
Valve — This article is about the flow control device. For the game developer, see Valve Corporation. For the electronic component, see Vacuum tube. For other uses, see Valve (disambiguation). These water valves are operated by handles. A valve is a… … Wikipedia
Hydraulic analogy — The electronic–hydraulic analogy (derisively referred to as the drain pipe theory by Oliver Heaviside) is the most widely used analogy for electron fluid in a metal conductor. Since electric current is invisible and the processes at play in… … Wikipedia
Hydraulic ram — A hydraulic ram is a cyclic water pump powered by hydropower. It functions as a hydraulic transformer that takes in water at one hydraulic head and flow rate, and outputs water at a different hydraulic head and flow rate. The device utilizes a… … Wikipedia
valve — A device used to either open or close an opening to allow or prevent the flow of a liquid or gas from one place to another. There are many different types. See ABS relay valve accumultor valve air valve carburetor air control valve air gulp valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
Hydraulic hooklift hoist — PRESSURE FLOW Hydraulic Oil Pressure = Capacity All hooklift hoists are preset, at the factory, to achieve intended lifting capacity. Turning up the system s pressure will increase lifting capacity, but adjusting or tampering with hoist s… … Wikipedia
valve — valveless, adj. valvelike, adj. /valv/, n., v., valved, valving. n. 1. any device for halting or controlling the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a passage, pipe, inlet, outlet, etc. 2. a hinged lid or other movable part that… … Universalium
Flow control valve — Globe control valve with the pneumatic actuator and smart positioner A flow control valve regulates the flow or pressure of a fluid. Control valves normally respond to signals generated by independent devices such as flow meters or temperature… … Wikipedia
Fuse (hydraulic) — In hydraulic systems, a fuse is a component which prevents the sudden loss of hydraulic fluid pressure. It is a safety feature, designed to allow systems to continue operating, or at least to not fail catastrophically, in the event of a system… … Wikipedia
Relief valve — The relief valve is a type of valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system or vessel which can build up by a process upset, instrument or equipment failure, or fire. The pressure is relieved by allowing the pressurised fluid to flow… … Wikipedia