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Offline shipto

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Hydraulic press brake idea
« on: August 10, 2024, 06:12:09 AM »
I have a small number of rams and a powerpack and had planned to modify the rams like in the pic.
I may need a flow divider which are quite expensive but not a deal breaker but I am interested in opinions or other potential problems with this way of doing things.
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Offline BillTodd

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Re: Hydraulic press brake idea
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2024, 12:52:02 PM »
Obviously it's important that no fluid can pass from one cylinder to the other to maintain stability, so some kind of flow control valve will be essential .

I know my brother found using a motorised power pack difficult (hydraulic flow control like a digger),  so switched to an air powered pulse type , which he says is easier to control (perhaps slower)

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Re: Hydraulic press brake idea
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2024, 09:41:15 AM »
brill