Oilgear (Milwaukee, WI) introduced a contaminant-resistant PVWH open loop, axial piston pump. Ten sizes are available, and reach a pressure of 5,000 psi. With sleeve bearings that run on wet film and are pressure lubricated for stability, reliability, and repeatability, the unit is able to operate in special fluids. Features include: valve plate ported rear or top and bottom, SAE heavy duty shaft, high strength thru-shaft availability, up to 3,000 rpm, maximum pressure of 5,800 psi, and theoretical maximum displacements ranging from 0.66 in3/rev (10,8 ml/rev) to 7.94 in3/rev (130,2 ml/rev).



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This article first appeared in the October, 2006 issue of Motion Control Technology Magazine (Vol. 30 No. 10).

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