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Originally Posted by cheesy
Weld, hydraulics aren't that hard to fathom. Most important rule is that everything liquid must get back to the tank. Things get very hot, then they get very messy when it doesn't.
Kato is right in getting all you can from a farm boneyard. Valves, fittings, hoses, pumps, and motors are mucho, mucho expensive.
From what I read about your plans for a log splitter, is the cylinder single or double acting? That would determine the type of control valve.
All of our hydraulic power packs are capable of 5 to 10gpm at 2000psi with 20hp gas or diesel engines. We make an electric one but it it requires 240/480v 3ph to run.
I'm done hi-jacking this thread.  |
Since we're more or less on topic, I presume our good friend Kato won't mind.
I'm familiar with hydraulics in terms of rebuilding cylinders and control valves at work, but not in the design of systems. I have a 120VAC power pack that is capable of about 12 tons, and I think it would split smaller logs, particularly soft woods.
I'd prefer double-acting, and I looked at a control at Princess Auto that I think would do the trick. Like this one:
http://princessauto.com/en/detail/di...ff/A-p8382665e They're not giving them away.
I don't want to use hydraulic power to overcome a return spring, hence my preference for double-acting. What I haven't yet learned is how to calculate the correct cylinder for my application, with perhaps an 18" stroke.
Much research to do...