Guide / Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Pumps, valves, cylinders and circuits for hydraulic and pneumatic system design

Hydraulic Pumps

Gear: up to 250 bar. Vane: quieter, 180 bar. Piston: 350-450 bar, 90-95% efficiency.

Pneumatic vs Hydraulic

ParameterHydraulicPneumatic
Pressure50-350 bar4-12 bar
Positioning±0.1mmLimited
Speed0.1-1 m/s0.5-3 m/s
CostHigherLower

Valves & Cylinders

Directional: spool valves 2/2 to 4/3 way. Pressure: relief, reducing, sequence. Cylinders: single/double-acting. ISO 6022/15552.