Control of a Single-acting Hydraulic Cylinder

The video highlights the control of a single-acting hydraulic cylinder using a 3/2-DC valve (Normally-closed). The power pack supplies the necessary fluid to the hydraulic system. The pressure relief valve (PRV) limits the maximum pressure in the system.

A single-acting hydraulic cylinder can be used in applications where the work operation is to be carried out in only one direction such as in clamping, pressing, etc.

A hydraulic pump may fail due to wear, surface degradation, leakage, insufficient fluid delivery, noisy operation, drive failure, and pump breakdown.

By

Joji Parambath

Resource person/Author