Accumulator

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