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| A system that consists of a prime mover turning a pump to pressurize a fluid, which is transmitted through lines to an actuator that performs work. |
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| accurate, operate at high pressure, are slow, and have strong components. |
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| non-accurate, can't operate at high pressure, fast, lighter components. |
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| A component used to convert the energy in hydraulic fluid or compressed air into mechanical linear or rotary motion. |
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| A group of commonly designed hydraulic or pneumatic components offered in a full range of sizes with appropriate accessories. |
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| The pneumatic system device that converts the energy input of the system prime mover into high-pressure compressed air. |
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| The element used in fluid power systems to allow the movement of hydraulic fluid or compressed air from component to component. Hose, pipe, and tubing are the most common fluid power conductors. |
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| Any valve designed to control fluid pressure, flow rate, or actuator direction in a fluid power system. |
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| The common term for linear actuators used to generate movement and force in fluid power systems. |
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| Directional control valve |
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| Hydraulic and pneumatic control valves that direct fluid flow to start, control direction of movement, and stop system actuators. |
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| A fluid power component that is used to remove solid contaminants from both air and liquid. The term is often used to designate the complete, component including the filter element, case, and mounting hardware. |
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| A component designed to provide control of the rate of flow of air or liquid in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. |
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| A flexible conductor for carrying hydraulic fluid or compressed air to actuators. |
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| A device designed to apply a lubricant to a bearing surface. In pneumatic systems, the lubricator is a component of the FRL unit located at the workstation. |
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| Control valves in a fluid power circuit designed to protect the system from damage from excessive pressure, provide motion control, and protect operators from unexpected actuator movement. |
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| A pneumatic system component used to control air pressure at the system workstations. The valve maintains a constant, reduced pressure for use by tools and equipment operated at the station. |
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| The source of energy for any fluid power system. Commonly used prime movers are electric motors and internal combustion engines. |
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| A hydraulic component turned by the prime mover that produces fluid flow, which transmits energy through the systems. |
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| A tank in a pneumatic system, located close to the compressor, that stores and assists in conditioning compressed air. |
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| A component in a hydraulic system that holds the system fluid not currently in use in the pump control components, actuators, and lines. |
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| A component, located in the compressor station area of a pneumatic system, that is designed to remove condensed water from the compressed air. The unit is often teamed with an after cooler to optimize moisture removal. |
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