What Is Fluid Power ?
Fluid Power is the controlled transmission of energy by oil or air - hydraulics or pneumatics.
What Is Fluid Power ?
There are several ways to transmit power or control movement:
- mechanical - clutches, gears, levers, etc.;
- electrical - motors, switchgear, generators, etc.;
- hydraulic - valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, etc.;
- pneumatic - valves, compressors, etc.;
Fluid power - oil hydraulics and pneumatics
Oil hydraulics and pneumatics provide the energy required to control a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment. Hydraulic systems operate with pressurised liquids, pneumatics with compressed air.