Some Important Hydraulic Tools

22 July, 2010- Hydraulic systems play a vital role in varied applications. The basic idea of using a hydraulic mechanical system is to allow relatively small machines do a tremendous amount of work, by using hydraulic fluids which provide the basic force and power. Tools operating using hydraulic mechanism can do various types of mechanical and engineering jobs like bending and shaping metal, assembling different parts carrying heavy loads from one place to another, making quick lifting and drilling and whole range of other industrial activities. The advantage of using hydraulic tools is that the power source can be located remotely while the tool remains compact and easy to operate. With just a little feed and discharge of hydraulic fluid line for a connection, the hydraulic tool has the power to do the work quickly and effectively. Some of the most popular and common hydraulic tools are mentioned below:

Hydraulic Lifts or Jacks

Hydraulic jacks lift things from huge pieces of industrial equipment to automobiles to airplanes . A hydraulic jack can be easily moved and maneuvered by hand. This tool is capable of lifting several tons and is installed under a framing piece. There are small sized jacks like hydraulic hand jacks, which are used in home workshops to lift a car for minor repairs. Hand jacks can even lift a house for foundation repairs.

Hydraulic Presses

Hydraulic presses are used to shape metal or pliant wood. Hydraulic machine tool presses can press two pieces together for a tight seal or stamp whole body panels for an automobile. Using hydraulic press, wood can be made more pliable and then quickly pressed into various shapes to produce a wide range of things from water skis, skateboards, boats and aircraft framing objects.

Hydraulic Robots

For all machine tool robots, hydraulics is an integral part. Robots are used for manufacturing appliances, automobiles , and other machine tools. Hydraulic mechanism like hydraulically actuated grips, arms, extension to grasp are used in robots to hold, act and assemble parts of all sizes and shapes. The entire process is computer controlled and all hydraulic pump and pressure action is maintained autonomously.

Hydraulics allows the robot to remain compact , very quick, responsive and maneuverable. The remote hydraulic power source provides the power to operate various independent robots performing different functions.

Hydraulic Hand Tools

These are used throughout the manufacturing and machining process. Hydraulic hammers, drills, grips, lifts can move and carry heavy components by a single operator from one place to another. Hand tools use hydraulic force to bend steel tubing, girders and pipes into intricate and precise shapes.

Hydraulic Motors

Hydraulic motors are installed in various machine tools. The basic purpose is to drive shafts for providing power to different tools. Using hydraulic pressure to drive pistons, hydraulic motors provide force and power in machines like jaw, crimping tools to cut, crimp or join multiple pieces.