Piston pumps and plunger pumps use a mechanism (typically rotational) to create a reciprocating motion along an axis, which then builds pressure in a cylinder or working barrel to force gas or fluid ...

The large rods reduce the effective area of the piston on the rod end resulting in smaller retraction forces. Speed - The speed is controlled by valves, which control the flow of the hydraulic oil ...

Pumps, cylinders, valves – pretty much everything is standardized, and fitting out a working system is a matter of picking the right parts and just plumbing everything together. That’s fine ...

Low pressures also increase fuel or battery use. Having your own pump means you can check pressures and top up when it suits you. Electric inflators are easier, but in these cost-conscious times ...

replacing the swivel handle with a homebrew pneumatic cylinder made in the shop. With a single button press, a swoosh of compressed air either clamps or releases the table. Best of all ...

California Highway Patrol said they had to help direct traffic as some new windmill parts were shipped from Stockton to Solano County. The big challenge: Each windmill blade being about 245 feet ...

If you’re new to pumping, we offer a primer on breast pump parts and perspective to help you sort through the many options. This quiet, compact pump has a rechargeable battery and separate modes ...

Using electricity, the pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature. It then condenses back into a liquid to release its stored heat. In a wet system, this heat warms up water to be sent to ...

OEM parts are often more reliable and more expensive than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are more widely available and cheaper than OEM parts. Whether an OEM or aftermarket part is best ...

Heat pumps can run on gas, electricity or solar, depending on the type and your specific energy needs. These appliances can struggle with frigid temperatures, so are more common in parts of the ...

while minimizing their environmental footprint. Here’s why floating windmills may be the most promising iteration yet. Offshore wind is becoming an increasingly important part of the world’s ...