A well-designed hydraulic system used in accordance with standard procedures generally has a low failure rate. However, improper installation, adjustment, and maintenance can lead to various malfunctions, affecting production and operations. Therefore, correctly and reasonably installing, adjusting, and maintaining the hydraulic system in accordance with standard procedures is one of the crucial factors for ensuring its long-term performance and reliability. To this end, during the installation and adjustment of the hydraulic system, it is essential to be familiar with the main machine's processing objectives, operating conditions, and the working principles and structures, functions, and roles of its components, and to strictly adhere to the design requirements; during system use, regular maintenance and management should be enhanced, and relevant usage and maintenance requirements should be followed. This chapter provides an overview of system installation and adjustment, while the system's use, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be discussed separately.
Hydraulic system installation:
The installation of the hydraulic system includes the setup of the hydraulic pump station (pump, prime mover, and connecting parts, oil tank and accessories), hydraulic control valve groups, and hydraulic actuating elements, etc. Essentially, it involves connecting these components together through fluid connectors (hydraulic pipes, pipe joints, or oilways). The quality of the installation is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation of the hydraulic system, thus every detail in the installation process must be completed reasonably.
Preparation Before Installation:
Understand the installation requirements for each part of the hydraulic system and clarify the construction procedures and plans at the installation site.
2. Proficient in relevant technical documents and materials, including hydraulic system schematics, integrated circuit diagrams of hydraulic control devices, electrical schematics, general assembly drawings of various components (such as hydraulic oil tanks, hydraulic pump sets, hydraulic control devices, accumulator units), pipeline layout diagrams, lists of hydraulic components and accessories, and relevant product samples.
3. Ensure the necessary personnel for installation are in place and prepare the required hydraulic components, machinery, and tools as listed, along with related logistics. Conduct a thorough inspection of the specifications and quality of the hydraulic components according to design requirements and relevant regulations; any non-compliant components or materials shall not be installed in the hydraulic system.
