Defence

Hydraulic Power Unit to facilitate a 4.5” bullet pull fatigue Test Rig

At a glance

Fluid: Mineral Oil (ISO32)

5.5kW pump / motor set (46 lpm / 60 bar)

Pressure relief valve (vented, soft-shift, 24VDC)


Scope

Design & manufacture a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) to supply the flow & pressure requirements to facilitate a 4.5” bullet pull fatigue Test Rig.


The project featured

  •  Fluid: Mineral Oil (ISO32)
  •  5.5kW pump / motor set (46 lpm / 60 bar)
  •  Pump: pressure compensated radial piston pump
  •  Pilot operated DCV (24VDC)
  •  Pressure relief valve (vented, soft-shift, 24VDC)
  •  All filtration is Hydac