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Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Contamination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Fluid and Temperature Recommendations for Mobile Hydraulic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Oil
Viscosity Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pump Test Procedure for Evaluation of Antiwear Fluids for Mobile Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Oil Flow
Pressure Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preparation of Pipes, Tubes and Fittings Before Installation in a Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ISO/ANSI
Basic Symbols for Fluid Power Equipment and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Conversion Factors .
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General Hydraulic Hints
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Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Hints
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Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Hints
Chart 1
EXCESSIVE NOISE
A B C
3. Coupling Misaligned
Remedy: c
4. Pump worn
or damaged
Remedy: e
Remedies:
a. Any or all of the following: b. Any or all of the following: c. Align unit and check condition of
seals, bearings and coupling.
Replace dirty filters; wash strainers in Tighten leaking connections; fill
solvent compatible with system fluid; reservoir to proper level (with rare d. Install pressure gauge and adjust to
clean clogged inlet line; clean or exception all return lines should be correct pressure.
replace reservoir breather vent; below fluid level in reservoir); bleed
change system fluid; change to air from system; replace pump shaft e. Overhaul or replace.
proper pump drive motor speed; seal (and shaft if worn at seal
overhaul or replace supercharge journal).
pump; fluid may be too cold.
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Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Hints
A B C D
3. Air in fluid 3. Excessive load 3. Worn or damaged valve 3. Fluid dirty or low supply
Remedy: b Remedy: c Remedy: e Remedy: f
4.
4. Relief or unloading Worn or damaged 4. Incorrect fluid
valve set too high motor viscosity
Remedy: d Remedy: e Remedy: f
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Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Hints
Chart 3
INCORRECT FLOW
A B C
1.
Pump not receiving fluid 1. Flow control set too low 1. Flow control set too high
Remedy: a Remedy: d Remedy: d
3.
3. Flow by-passing thru 3. RPM of pump drive
Pump to drive coupling partially open valve motor incorrect
sheared
Remedy: c Remedy: e or f Remedy: h
4.
Pump drive motor 4. External leak in system 4. Improper size pump
turning in wrong direction Remedy: b used for replacement
Remedy: g Remedy: h
5.
Directional control set in 5. Yoke actuating device
wrong position Remedy: inoperative (variable
f displacement pumps)
Remedy: e
6.
Entire flow passing 6. RPM of pump drive
over relief valve
Remedy: d motor incorrect
Remedy: h
7.
Damaged pump
Remedy: c 7. Worn pump, valve,
motor, cylinder or
8.
Improperly assembled other component
pump
Remedy: e
Remedy: e
Remedies:
a. Any or all of the following: c. Check for damaged pump or pump f. Check position of manually operated
drive; replace and align coupling. controls; check electrical circuit on
Replace dirty filters; clean clogged solenoid operated controls; repair or
inlet line; clean or replace reservoir d. Adjust. replace pilot pressure pump.
breather vent; fill reservoir to proper
level; overhaul or replace e. Overhaul or replace. g. Reverse rotation.
supercharge pump.
b. Tighten leaking connections. h. Replace with correct unit.
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Troubleshooting Guide & Maintenance Hints
Chart 4
INCORRECT PRESSURE
A B C D
Chart 5
FAULTY OPERATION
A B C D
2. Limit or sequence 2. Fluid viscosity too high 2. Air in fluid 2. Feedback transducer
device (mechanical, Remedy: a Remedy: See Chart I malfunctioning
electrical or hydraulic) Remedy: e
inoperative or
misadjusted
Remedy: e
4. No command signal 4. No lubrication of machine 4. Erratic command signal 4. Over-riding work load
to servo amplifier ways or linkage Remedy: Remedy: f Remedy: h
Remedy: f g
8. Worn or damaged
cylinder or motor
Remedy: e
Remedies:
a. Fluid may be too cold or should be c. Adjust, repair or replace. f. Repair command console or
changed to clean fluid of correct interconnecting wires.
viscosity. d. Clean and adjust or replace; check
condition of system fluid and filters. g. Lubricate.
b. Locate bind and repair.
e. Overhaul or replace. h. Adjust, repair or replace
counterbalance valve.
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Quiet Hydraulics
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Contamination Control
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Fluid degradation by:
Preventive Measures Solid High Water Air
Contam. Temp.
For Hydraulic Systems:
Remove protective caps only just before connecting D D
mating components.
Use a portable filtration and transfer unit to fill the D
reservoir system.
Flush new systems, and those that have undergone D
major repairs, before starting up. Temporarily
remove actuators and replace with flushing
manifolds or valves. Servo valves and similar high
precision units should also be replaced with
flushing manifolds or valves for flushing operations.
Make sure that actuators are clean internally before
connecting to the system.
Make sure that air breathers and reservoir covers D D
are at all times properly installed and tightly
secured.
Stop any leakage of water into the system from D
coolers or other sources. Make a leak-tight repair.
By planned maintenance, ensure that clean filter D D D
elements are applied (or metallic elements cleaned
when appropriate) when indicators or visual
inspection shows this to be necessary.
Take fluid samples periodically and analyze to D D D D
determine whether effects of particle contaminant,
heat, water and air indicate need for more control of
those factors or replacement of the fluid.
Whenever the reservoir is emptied, clean it out D D
thoroughly and remove all residual contaminant. If
necessary, restore protective paint or other finishes.
On completion, cap all openings unless the system
is to be refilled immediately.
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Hints On Maintenance Of Hydraulic Fluid In The System
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Aeration
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Hydraulic Fluid And Temperature
Recommendations For Industrial Machinery
z D Viscosity
MHT (High Torque/ Grades: 32-68 cSt (150-315 SUS) @ 40_C. (104_F)
Low Speed Running: 13-54 cSt (70-250 SUS)
Vane Motors At Start Up: 110 cSt (500 SUS) Max.
cSt: Centistokes
SUS:Saybolt Universal Seconds
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Hydraulic Fluid And Temperature
Recommendations For Industrial Machinery
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3. Aerated fluid can be caused by
ingestion of air through the pipe joints
Water Based Fluids Water-Glycol Fluids
of inlet lines, high velocity discharge Water-glycol fire-resistant fluids are
lines, cylinder rod packings, or by General Data typically water and diethylene glycol
fluid discharging above the fluid level mixtures. They have approximately 40%
in the reservoir. Air in the fluid will To assure an effective emulsion or water content.
cause abnormal noise and wear in solution, the water should not have
your system. excessive hardness or have an acid Oil-In-Water Fluids
nature, and it should be distilled or
4. Contamination fluids can cause deionized with less than 300 parts per Oil-in-water fluids are emulsions of oil
excessive wear of internal pump million hardness. and water. When preparing these
parts which may result in increased mixtures, the soluble oil should always
sound levels. Hard water containing excessive be added to the water while maintaining
mineral content, such as calcium and good fluid agitation. The water should
5. Systems using water based fluids are iron, may cause deposits in the never be added to the soluble oil. Do not
susceptible to noise created by hydraulic system or result in additive mix soluble oil brands.
vaporization of the fluid if excessive separation or emulsion breaking.
vacuums and temperatures are Filters
encountered. Proper maintenance of water containing
fluids requires periodic testing for pH, oil Many Vickers standard indicating type
and water concentrations. The pH inlet filters and return line filters are
should be maintained at 8.0-9.5 in approved with water-based fluid types.
Fire Resistant Fluids accordance with the suppliers
recommendation. If the pH number A reduction of predicted life of hydraulic
Hydraulic systems using fire resistant exceeds these limits, discard the fluid. components should be expected when
fluids require special engineering Always use a premixed fluid to replenish using water-based fluid types.
considerations. For applications using the system. The recommended storage
fire resistant fluids, consult Vickers or operating temperature range of water
Guide to Alternative Fluids, Bulletin 579, containing fluids is 4_C (39_F) to 49_C Synthetic Fluid Type
for the specific component being used (120_F), unless otherwise specified by
or contact your local Vickers the fluid supplier. Phosphate Ester
representative for assistance.
Phosphate ester type fluids are
Proper design, operation and
Types Of Water Based manufactured from chemically produced
maintenance of fluid power systems is Fluids esters. These types of fluids require
of paramount importance to obtain the fluorocarbon seals. Consult your fluid
optimum performance of fire resistant Invert Emulsions supplier for the types of seals which are
fluids such as synthetics, water glycol compatible.
and water-in-oil emulsion types. Invert emulsions are inverted water-in-
oil emulsions consisting of a continuous Environmental Hydraulic Oil
Additionally, you should consult your fluid oil phase surrounding finely divided
water droplets that are uniformly If you have equipment that operates in
supplier for specific fluid maintenance and environmentally sensitive areas, you may
dispersed throughout the mixture.
application data on their fluid. consider use of more environmentally
aware fluids. These fluids perform well in
our hydraulic systems but may require
extra caution in order not to exceed their
performance capabilities.
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Hydraulic Fluid And Temperature
Recommendations For Mobile Hydraulic Systems
The oil in a hydraulic system serves as index. The viscosity index of hydraulic Antiwear Hydraulic Oil
the power transmission medium. It is system oil should not be less than 90.
also the systems lubricant and coolant. Multiple viscosity oils, such as SAE 10W-30, These oils are produced by all major oil
The selection of proper oil is a incorporate additives to improve viscosity suppliers and should consist of good
requirement for satisfactory system index (polymer thickened). These oils should quality base stocks compounded with
performance and life. have a minimum viscosity index of 120. Oils antiwear, antioxidation, antifoam and
of this type generally exhibit both a antirust additives. These may be
In most cases, use of these temporary and permanent decrease in petroleum, vegetable or synthetic base oil.
recommendations will lead to selection of viscosity due to oil shear encountered in the
a suitable oil. However, due to the complex operating hydraulic system. The actual Due to the large number of different
nature of oil formulation, the variety of oils antiwear hydraulic oils, it is impossible
viscosity can, therefore, be far less in the
available and peculiarities of individual for Vickers to test its products with all of
hydraulic applications, there will be rare operating hydraulic system than what is
shown in normal oil data. Accordingly, when the available fluids. Because of this, an
instances where an oil selected on the evaluation procedure was developed for
basis of these recommendations may yield such oils are selected, it is necessary to use
fluid suppliers to establish the suitability
unsatisfactory results. Vickers cannot be those with high shear stability to insure that of their products for use in Vickers
responsible for such exceptions. In this viscosity remains within recommended limits components. Refer to Pump Test
respect, the customer is encouraged to while in service. Procedure For Evaluation Of Antiwear
consult his Vickers representative or a Hydraulic Fluids For Mobile Systems,
reputable oil company when selecting an page 20, for details of the 35VQ25 test
oil. Chemical Stability procedure. It is the responsibility of your
oil supplier to assure that their fluids
Oxidation and thermal stability are meet Vickers requirements.
essential characteristics of oils for mobile
Important Factors In hydraulic systems. The combination of
base stocks and additives should be Environmental Hydraulic Oil
Selecting An Oil stable during the expected lifetime of the
oil when exposed to the environment of If you have equipment that operates in
Additives these systems. environmentally sensitive areas, you
may consider use of more
Hydraulic fluids contain a number of envionmentally aware fluids. These
additive agents which materially improve fluids perform well in our hydraulic
various characteristics of oil for Suitable Types Of Oil systems but may require extra caution in
hydraulic systems. These additives are order not to exceed their performance
selected to reduce wear, increase Crankcase Oil capabilities. For further clarification,
chemical stability, inhibit corrosion and refer to Vickers Guide to Alternative
depress the pour point. Fluids, Bulletin 579.
Oil having an API letter designation SE,
SF, SG or SH per SAE J183. Note that
Antiwear one oil may meet one or more of these Other Oils
designations.
Pump performance and reliability are Certain other types of petroleum oil are
directly affected by the antiwear additive suitable if they meet the following
formulation contained in the oil. Oils provisions:
providing a high level of antiwear
protection are recommended for 1. Contain the type and content of
optimum performance and long life. antiwear additives found in the above
designated crankcase and antiwear
hydraulic oils, and have passed the
Viscosity pump tests.
Viscosity is the measure of the fluids 2. Have sufficient chemical stability for
resistance to flow. The oil selected must mobile hydraulic system service.
have proper viscosity to maintain an
adequate lubricating film at system 3. Meet the viscosity requirements
operating temperature. shown in the following tables.
In addition to dynamic lubricating
properties, oil must have sufficient body to
provide an adequate sealing effect
between working parts of pumps, valves,
clylinders and motors, but not enough to
cause pump cavitation or sluggish valve
action. Optimum operating viscosity of the
oil should be between 16 cSt (80 SUS)
and 40 cSt (180 SUS).
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Oil Viscosity Recommendations
1Temperatures shown are cold (ambient) start-up to maximum operating. During cold start-up,
avoid high-speed operation of hydraulic components until the system is warmed up to provide
adequate lubrication.
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Pump Test Procedure For Evaluation Of
Antiwear Fluids For Mobile Systems
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Acceptable Rings Unacceptable Rings
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Oil Flow Velocity In Tubing
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Pipe Sizes And Pressure Ratings
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Preparation Of Pipes, Tubes, And Fittings
Before Installation In A Hydraulic System
When installing the various iron and from the threads getting into the Place in tank No. 3. The solution in
steel pipes, tubes, and fittings of a hydraulic system. this tank should contain antirust
hydraulic system, it is necessary that compounds as recommended by the
they be absolutely clean, free from Before filling the system with manufacturer. Usually the parts being
scale, and all kinds of foreign matter. To hydraulic oil, be sure that the treated should be left to dry with
attain this end, the following steps hydraulic fluid is as specified and antirust solution remaining on them.
should be taken: that it is clean. DO NOT use cloth
strainers or fluid that has been If pieces are stored for any period of
Tubing, pipes and fittings should be stored in contaminated containers. time, ends of the pipes should be
brushed with boiler tube wire brush or plugged to prevent the entrance of
cleaned with commercial pipe Use at least a No. 120 mesh screen
cleaning apparatus. The inside edge when filling the reservoir. Use of a foreign matter. Do not use rags or
of tubing and pipe should be reamed Vickers clean cart, porta filtering and waste as they will deposit lint on the
after cutting to remove burrs. Also transfer unit, is recommended. inside of the tube or pipe. Immediately
remove burrs from outside edge. Operate the system for a short time before using pipes, tubes and fittings
to eliminate air in the lines. Add should be thoroughly flushed with
Short pieces of pipe and tubing and hydraulic fluid if necessary.
suitable degreasing solution.
steel fittings should be sandblasted to
remove rust and scale. Safety precautions. Dangerous
Sandblasting is a sure and efficient chemicals are used in the cleaning
method for short straight pieces and and pickling operations to be
fittings. Sandblasting should not be described. They should be kept only
used however, if there is the slightest in the proper containers and handled
possibility that particles of sand will with extreme care.
remain in blind holes or pockets in the
work after flushing.
In the case of longer pieces of pipe or short
Pickling Process
pieces bent to complex shapes where is is Thoroughly degrease parts in
not practical to sandblast, the parts should degreaser, using a recommended
be pickled in a suitable solution until all vapor degreasing solvent.
rust and scale is removed. Preparation for
pickling requires thorough degreasing in a Tank No. 1 Solution. Use a
recommended vapor degreasing solvent. commercially available derusting
compound in solution as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Neutralize pickling solution. The solution should not be used at a
temperature exceeding that
Rinse parts and prepare for storage. recommended by the manufacturer,
otherwise the inhibitor will evaporate
Tubing must not be welded, brazed, and leave a straight acid solution. The
or silver soldered after assembly as length of time the part will be
proper cleaning is impossible in such
cases. It must be accurately bent and immersed in this solution will depend
fitted so that it will not be necessary upon the temperature of the solution
to spring it into place. and the amount of rust or scale which
must be removed. The operator must
If flange connections are used, flanges use good judgement on this point.
must fit squarely on the mounting
faces and be secured with screws of After pickling, rinse parts in cold
the correct length. Screws or stud- running water and immerse in tank
No. 2. The solution in this tank should
nuts must be drawn up evenly to avoid be a neutralizer mixed with water in a
distortion in the valve or pump body. proportion recommended by the
manufacturer. This solution should be
Be sure that all openings into the used at recommended temperatures
hydraulic system are properly covered and the parts should remain
immersed in the solution for the
to keep out dirt and metal slivers when period of time recommended by the
work such as drilling, tapping, welding, manufacturer.
or brazing is being done on or near
the unit.
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ISO/ANSI Basic Symbols
For Fluid Power Equipment And Systems
Lines Pumps
Line, Working Hydraulic Pump
(Main) Fixed
Displacement Heater
Line, Pilot
(For Control)
Line, Liquid Drain
Variable
Hydraulic Cooler
Displacement
Flow, Direction of
Pneumatic
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Conversion Factors
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Conversion Factors
Hydraulic Formulas
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