Fluid Power Maintenance Basics and Troubleshooting

by Richard J. Mitchell, John J. Pippenger

Overview

This unique single-source reference-the first book of its kind to address systematically the problems involved in the field-offers comprehensive coverage of hydraulic system troubleshooting and encourages change in the trial-and-error methods common in rectifying problems and restoring system downtime, furnishing a new paradigm for troubleshooting

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040158388
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	03/05/1997
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	392
File size:	67 MB
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About the Author

Richard J. Mitchell, John J. Pippenger

Table of Contents

Basics; identification; beginning the troubleshooting process; fault, cause and remedy; vibration; leakage; system tests for great and vane pumps; system tests for piston pumps; relief valves; pressure control valves; pressure reducing valves; system tests for flow control valves; directional control valves; check valves; hydraulic cylinders (linear actuators); fluid motors; energy storage, shock suppression and supplemental fluid flow - tasks for the hydraulic accumulator; heat exchangers; preventive maintenance; troubleshooting exercise - bar trimming machine; the utility basket truck; backhoe and loader; typical hydraulic press ciruits; troubleshooting agricultural machinery; thermoplastic injection moulding machine.

Editorial Reviews

Addresses troubleshooting essentials including reading circuit drawings and manuals, understanding power symbology and associated circuits, operation and care of components, machine operation, and finding the cause of abnormal performance and applying the remedy. Contains chapters on the symbology of hydraulic circuit drawings, components involved in the power transmission system, basic circuits, and valves. Of interest to those in the engineering community as well as mechanics and machine operators. Includes exercises, and b&w diagrams photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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