Overview

This unique single-source reference-the first book of its kind to address systematically the problems involved in the field-offers comprehensive coverage of hydraulic system troubleshooting and encourages change in the trial-and-error methods common in rectifying problems and restoring system downtime, furnishing a new paradigm for troubleshooting methodology. Covering typical circuitry found in industrial, agricultural, construction, transportations, utilities maintenance, and fire-fighting equipment as well as heavy presses, Fluid Power Maintenance Basics and Troubleshooting: Supplies the tools needed to investigate problems, including hydraulic component symbol identification Provides an understanding of the function of components in relation to the system Shows how to interpret the hydraulic system diagram Demonstrates how components within circuit diagrams interact to achieve machine performance Presents flow charts and operating descriptions for several types of machines Delineates the logical steps of problem analysis And much more Lavishly illustrated with nearly 400 drawings and photographs and written by two widely experienced authorities, Fluid Power Maintenance Basics and Troubleshooting is an indispensable day-to-day resource for mechanical, hydraulic, plant, control, maintenance, manufacturing, system and machine design, pneumatic, industrial, chemical, electrical and electronics, lubrication, plastics processing, automotive, and power system engineers; manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic machinery; systems maintenance personnel; machinery service and repair companies; and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students in these disciplines.

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Author:   Richard J. Mitchell ,  John J. Pippenger
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9780367401078

ISBN 10:   036740107
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   10 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Basics; identification; beginning the troubleshooting process; fault, cause and remedy; vibration; leakage; system tests for great and vane pumps; system tests for piston pumps; relief valves; pressure control valves; pressure reducing valves; system tests for flow control valves; directional control valves; check valves; hydraulic cylinders (linear actuators); fluid motors; energy storage, shock suppression and supplemental fluid flow - tasks for the hydraulic accumulator; heat exchangers; preventive maintenance; troubleshooting exercise - bar trimming machine; the utility basket truck; backhoe and loader; typical hydraulic press ciruits; troubleshooting agricultural machinery; thermoplastic injection moulding machine.

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