Chapter 6 Auxiliary Components for Hydraulic Systems or feed line have failed.To operate a secondary circuit intermittently in connection with a constant duty primary circuit without affecting the speed or loading of the primary circuit. To compensate for expanding and contracting volumes due to thermal changes. 2)To supply holding pressure where the operating cycle calls for pressure to be applied for a long periods of time.For example, an accumulator can be used to avoid accident when the pump fails randomicity at starting. 3)To absorb pulsations,surges,or shocks from reciprocating pumps or quick closing valves.To cushion and lower the noise the load on fork lifts,front end loaders,backhoes,etc 8 Homepage List Upwards Downwards Return Exit Chapter 6 Auxiliary Components for Hydraulic Systems 8 or feed line have failed. To operate a secondary circuit intermittently in connection with a constant duty primary circuit without affecting the speed or loading of the primary circuit. To compensate for expanding and contracting volumes due to thermal changes. 2) To supply holding pressure where the operating cycle calls for pressure to be applied for a long periods of time. For example, an accumulator can be used to avoid accident when the pump fails randomicity at starting. 3) To absorb pulsations, surges, or shocks from reciprocating pumps or quick closing valves. To cushion and lower the noise the load on fork lifts, front end loaders, backhoes, etc