Ancillary Hydraulic Equipment

Learn about ancillary equipment for use in hydraulic systems

Courses   Lessons  Repair Guides  Calculators  Phone Apps

Things You Will Learn

Learn about the range of ancillary equipment used on hydraulic systems. This section currently includes hydraulic filters and air breathers, hydraulic accumulators, hydraulic hose, pipework and fittings, but more will be added soon.

HE01 - Hydraulic filters and air breathers

hydrauic filters

Learn about hydraulic filters and air breathers, the different types, how they work and where they are used.

Start Hydraulic Filter Training

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE02 - Hydraulic filters and air breathers pro

filter beta rating

Learn more about hydraulic filters and air breathers, operating tips, design features and how to specify them.

Start Hydraulic Pro Filter Training

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE03 - Hydraulic accumulators

hydraulic bladder accumulator

Learn about hydraulic accumulators, the different types, how they work and where they are used.

Start Hydraulic Accumulator Training

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE04 - Advanced hydraulic accumulators

hydraulic accumulator charging

Learn more about hydraulic accumulators, operating tips, design features and how to specify them.

Start Hydraulic Accumulator Pro Training

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE05 - Hydraulic pipework and fittings

Hydraulic pipe fittings

Learn about hydraulic pipework and fittings including the history and how they've changed.

Start Hydraulic Pipework and Fittings

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE06 - Advanced pipework and fittings

Formed pipework

Learn about more advanced issues with hydraulic pipework and fittings including which are the most appropriate and why.

Start Hydraulic Pipework and Fittings

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE07 - How to fit hydraulic hose correctly

hose fitting

Learn how to fit hydraulic hose so that you avoid any twisting loads and therefore achieve the longest hose life.

Start Hydraulic Hose Fitting Advice

HE08 - How to identify hydraulic hose

hose indentification

Learn about the different options and features that will enable you to correctly identify hydraulic hose.

Start Hydraulic Hose Identification Advice

Video Instruction Interactive Experiment

HE09 - Hydraulic Pipework Sizing

This application will size the correct pipework for your application. Features include:

  • Sizing the pipework for fluid velocity
  • Sizing the pipework for pressure rating
  • Recommending the appropriate fitting size

How to use Pipework Sizing Guide

Video Instruction Pipework Sizing Guide

HE10 - Hydraulic Fitting Assembly Guide

The thread tightness calculator will help you find the correct torque or angle of rotation for bolts and threaded fittings. Features include:

  • Bolt torque vs angle calculation
  • Hydraulic fitting assembly instructions
  • Checking fitting remake limits

How to use Fitting Assembly Guide

Video Instruction Fitting Assembly Guide

Applies to the following areas

This module applies to both mobile and industrial applications although mobile equipment is likely to be so finely balanced that it will require development testing to ensure performance limits.

Target Audience

People who are responsible for hydraulic equipment in the following ways:

Managing or purchasing hydraulic equipment.

Maintenance Engineers repairing hydraulic equipment.

Hydraulic equipment designs.

Previous knowledge required

Students are expected to be familiar with:

1. The operation of hydraulic fluid power equipment.

2. Understand hydraulic components and where they are used.

3. Able to read hydraulic circuit and their symbols.