Choosing the Suitable Hydraulic Pump for your Project
A Hydraulic pump is an oil power component that provides a particular flow and pressure in a hydraulic system. It is an important component of each hydraulic system.
Hydraulic pumps power hydraulic tools such as jacks, hydraulic spreaders, nut splitters, crimping tools, cutting tools, etc. The small and medium sizes hydraulic pumps are the focus of this article.
Although hydraulic pumps have different types of pump mechanisms, Mainly we can classify them according to pressure output and driving force (manual, pneumatic, electric and fuel-powered). The most common hydraulic pumps matching 10000psi hydraulic tools are as follows:
Manual pump (hand-operated or foot-operated)
Air-powered hydraulic pump
Electric power station
Gasoline-powered hydraulic pump
Battery-powered pump
When choosing the proper pump for your application, the essential parameters to consider are below.
Working Pressure
Consider the maximum working pressure of the system to develop the force required to support the load.
Driving force and portability
The driving force could be Manual (hand or foot) labour operation, air from a compressor, electricity, or a fuel engine.
Manual hand hydraulic pumps are usually portable but have lower output. The fuel station flow rate is high, and users can operate in faraway places where electricity is unavailable. Electric hydraulic pumps can be mobile with electric wire, and hydraulic air pumps require compressed air at the operating site.
If working in remote areas without compressed air or electricity, a battery-operated pump is a good choice.
Hand pumps, such as foot pumps and hand pumps, provide a simple solution for small jobs. Especially those that don’t require big oil capacity
Operating speed
For manual hydraulic pumps, press the handle to work, the oil flow rate is cm3/time, two-speed type got quicker oil output than single speed. For pneumatic, hydraulic pumps or electric power pack, gasoline hydraulic pump stations, they measure by Liter/min. Air, gasoline and electro-hydraulic pumps are available for high flow rates.
Oil capacity
How many cylinders are involved in the hydraulic system and How much oil capacity needed for each cylinder affect the volume requirement of the pump tank
Operating noise
Consider whether the environment has noise requirements. For example, a hydraulic pump with an oil engine will generate more noise than an electric hydraulic pump. Manual(Hand or foot operated) is the quietest one. After checking the above factors, you can find a suitable Hydraulic pump for your work.