The Effect of Fluid Viscosity on The Efficiency of Hydraulic Cylinders

The Effect of Fluid Viscosity on The Efficiency of Hydraulic Cylinders

       Hydraulic cylinder is a device that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, and its working efficiency is related to the friction loss of the device, the viscosity of the fluid in the device and other factors.

       Fluid viscosity is the size of the resistance shown in the flow process of the liquid, usually expressed in terms of power viscosity or kinematic viscosity. Fluid viscosity has an important impact on the working efficiency of hydraulic cylinders. Specifically, the higher the fluid viscosity, the greater the friction loss of the device, resulting in a decrease in work efficiency; while the fluid viscosity is too low, it may lead to an increase in the leakage inside the device, which will also lead to a decrease in work efficiency.

       Therefore, in the work of the hydraulic cylinder, you need to reasonably select the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid according to the specific circumstances, in order to achieve better working efficiency. At the same time, it is also necessary to regularly check the viscosity of the hydraulic oil, timely replacement of hydraulic oil, and maintenance and repair of the device to ensure the normal operation of the device.