Defence

Hydraulic Power Unit to open & close 2 lead lined X-Ray doors

At a glance

Fluid: Mineral Oil (ISO32)

15kW pump / motor set

1 x Immersion heater (1 kW 415V/3ph/50Hz)


Scope

Design & manufacture a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) to supply the flow & pressure requirements to open & close 2 x lead lined X-Ray doors.


The project featured

  • Fluid: Mineral Oil (ISO32)
  • 15kW pump / motor set
  • Pump: Double vane pump (63 lpm & 63 lpm / 55 bar)
  • 2 x Proportional directional control valves (Cetop 5)
  • 1 x Immersion heater (1 kW 415V/3ph/50Hz)
  • All filtration is Hydac