BFPA - Fluid power at the forefront

A typical fluid power system may include the following components:

• a pump, or air compressor to convert mechanical power to fluid power;
• a cylinder, or motor, to convert fluid power to linear, or rotary mechanical power;
• a valve to control the direction and amount of flow;
• filters and regulators to condition the fluid;
• hose, tube and couplings to conduct the fluid;
• seals to contain the fluid;
• accumulators and reservoirs to store the fluid;
• instruments such as pressure switches, flow meters, transducers to monitor the performance of the fluid power system.