Accumulators increase system productivity and lower operating costs
Accumulators are storage vessels that hold fluid under pressure as energy to be released on demand, and are
commonly used in fluid power systems to improve performance. When used in hydraulic circuits and machinery, they
are sometimes referred to as hydraulic accumulators or hydropneumatic accumulators. Accumulators are also used to
eliminate pulsations for a smooth fluid flow and protect systems from hydraulic shock. The most popular design has
an internal bladder that acts as a separator between the stored fluid and a compressed gas charge.
Feature:
Store pressurized fluid as energy
Temporarily increase/supplement pump flow
Auxiliary power for equipment cycling, valve closure and emergency shutdown
Maintain system pressure
Makeup fluid for system leakage or bleed down
Compensate for thermal expansion
Dampen pulsations and vibrations
Absorb hydraulic shock/water hammer