Cylinder accumulator

How does a hydraulic accumulator work?

The fluid section of the accumulator is connected to the hydraulic circuit so that as the hydraulic system pressure increases the gas is compressed. When the pressure drops, the compressed gas expands and forces the stored fluid into the circuit. What are some of the most common applications for HYDAC’s hydraulic accumulators?

What does an accumulator store in a hydraulic device?

In a hydraulic device, an accumulator stores hydraulic energy. It does this by storing hydraulic fluid under pressure, much like a car battery stores electrical energy. Accumulators come in various sizes and designs, with an initial gas pressure known as the 'precharge pressure'.

What does Parker Cylinder and Accumulator Division manufacture?

Parker Cylinder and Accumulator Division manufactures the largest selection of NFPA hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, telescopic cylinders, helical rotary actuators, hydraulic-pneumatic piston, bladder and diaphragm accumulators, industrial air oil coolers and reservoir isolators in the world.

What is hydraulic accumulator & diaphragm accumulators?

Hydraulic accumulators support the oil-hydraulics within an exceptionally wide spectrum of applications, where it is particularly important to ensure that the correct configuration of hydraulic accumulator is specified according to different design requirements. In Diaphragm Accumulators the hydraulic fluid is separated from the gas by a diaphragm.

What is HYDAC accumulator technology?

HYDAC Accumulator Technology can reflect on over 45 years' experience in research & development, design and production of Hydac accumulators. Bladder, piston, diaphragm and metal bellows accumulators from HYDAC together form an unbeatable range and as components or units, support hydraulic systems in almost all sectors.

What types of accumulators are available?

HYDRAULICS ARE YOUR HOME: Bladder accumulators, piston accumulators, diaphragm accumulators, and metal bellows accumulators are among the accumulator types available. Our hydraulic specialists can assist you in selecting the right design and determining the suitable accumulator model.