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Gear pumps are sources of flow so that when they are connected to
a hydraulic motor, the outlet pressure will rise so that the flow can
cause the motor to rotate against the load torque. Hydrostatic
motors convert fluid power into mechanical power so that rotation
of the output shaft can take place against an opposing torque load.
Generally speaking pumps can be run as motors but a number of
factors influence this possibility, some of which are:
• Not all pumps are reversible in direction of rotation because
of their internal and external sealing arrangements.
• Pumps are designed to operate at relatively high speeds and
can be inefficient at low speeds particularly during starting.
• Motor applications often require significant shaft side load
capacity. Pump rotating components are generally not
designed to carry such shaft side loads and consequently
cannot be directly coupled to the output drive where side
loading exists.
• Cost
• Pressure ripple and noise
• Suction performance
• Contaminant sensitivity
• Speed
• Weight
• Fixed or variablea displacement
• Maximum pressure and flow, or power
• Fluid type.
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As the gears rotate they separate on the intake side of the pump,
creating a void and suction which is filled by fluid. The fluid is
carried by the gears to the discharge side of the pump, where the
meshing of the gears displace the fluid. The mechanical clearances
are small—on the order of a thousandth of an inch (micrometres).
The tight clearances, along with the speed of rotation, effectively
prevent the fluid from leaking backwards
The rigid design of the gears and housing allow for very high
pressures and the ability to pump highly viscous fluids.
External gear pumps are a popular pumping principle and are often
found in lubrication pumps in machine tools, in fluid power
transfer units, and as oil pumps in engines.
3. Finally, the meshing of the gears forces liquid through the outlet
port under pressure.
Because the gears are supported on both sides, external gear pumps
are quiet-running and are routinely used for high-pressure
applications such as hydraulic applications. With no overhung
bearing loads, the rotor shaft can't deflect and cause premature
wear.
Advantages
High speed.
Medium pressure.
No overhung bearing loads.
Relatively quiet operation.
Design accommodates wide variety of materials.
Disadvantages
Four bushings in liquid area.
No solids allowed.
Fixed End Clearances.
Disadvantages
Four bushings in liquid area.
No solids allowed.
Fixed End Clearances
Applications
Industrial and mobile applications
Fuel and lubrication
Metering
Mixing and
blending (
double pump)
Hydraulic applications
OEM configurations
Precise metering applications
Low-volume transfers
Light or medium duty
Materials Of Construction / Configuration Options