How to Choose A Hydraulic Pump

The hydraulic pump functions as a source of power for most dynamic machines. The pumps are designed to push large amounts of fluid through hydraulic motors or hydraulic cylinders.

There are basically three types of hydraulic pumps. They include the gear pumps, piston pumps such as the axial piston pumps which can be used as stand-alone pumps, and the vane pumps.

Choosing the right hydraulic pump is one of the most important aspects when establishing a mechanical workshop. And of all the variety of existing machinery, hydraulic pumps are a particularly significant aspect in this business due to the frequency of their use and their importance. That is why before buying such an equipment it is worth stopping to think about the most interesting aspects of your choice.

5 selection criteria for hydraulic pumps

When making your choice of a hydraulic pump to be purchased from a business, you need to consider a series of factors as they relate to the machinery and the various components.

Let’s get started with these considerations!

1. First, it is important to pay attention to the maximum working pressure at which hydraulic pumps must operate. You need to check the maximum weight the machinery would be able to bear. There is a wide range of hydraulic pumps with each having a designated pressure or force it can bear. Considering this factor will guide you in making your choice of any type of pump for your business.

2. Secondly, it will be necessary to consider the maximum flow of work that these motors will support, that is, the amount of use that will be made of them daily. In short, the maximum amount of work that is intended to be supported in a temporary fragment must be established in the most realistic way. You need to ask yourself questions like; what’s the frequency of use of the machine probably within a time frame say a week, a month or a year?

3. It will also be necessary to pay attention to the ease of operation and maintenance of the hydraulic pumps when they are acquired. Interesting aspects to consider would be the frequency of breakdowns, their severity, or the possibility of being corrected and fixed personally, without having to resort to expensive external expenses in the form of specialists.

4. You must also observe the energy required by the pump for its startup phase. Some engines spend a lot of energy, mainly electric, to heat up before being fully operational, which will result in an increase in bills and, ultimately, in more expenses for the owners. Others, on the other hand, will have a more economically affordable start, but perhaps a lower total return. By weighing both factors, you will be able to decide on what type of machinery to acquire.

5. Lastly, logically you need to pay attention to performance and efficiency of the pump. What is its work behavior? What specific characteristics does it have? What are its main strengths and weaknesses and in what way do they adapt to the specific work for which it is intended for business? Providing answers to such questions will guide you in making the right choice of a hydraulic pump for your business.