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Tn6540en00 2 MK
Tn6540en00 2 MK
Tie rod
Thread friction
Either system can supply the correct compressive force Axial tension F coefficient µ1
to achieve cassette sealing. Each has advantages and
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disadvantages (Table 1).
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is needed to develop a custom torque recommendation cylinders that convert the pressure generated from
for these cassette/holder combinations: a hydraulic system pump into a linear force. It is
important to note that the pressure value provided
• Sketch with holder dimensions or by preference a
in documentation for hydraulic closure is that of the
manufacturing drawing
fluid in the piston, not directly the pressure on the
• Number of tie rods and length cassettes themselves. This force generated by the
cylinder is a product of its effective piston area and the
• Rod diameter and thread type including pitch hydraulic pressure as given by the following formula:
• A copy of the operating instructions supplied with the
holder F=P*A
When all data required by one of the above formula are F Cylinder Force (lbf or N)
known, an approximated value can be determined, and P Pressure (psi or bar)
checked experimentally (i.e., a ramping integrity test A Effective Piston Area (in2 or M2)
to verify internal sealing at higher pressures or using
through-hole bolt (“toroidial”) load cells placed on
The two main variables to consider are the maximum
all four rods between the spacer and the end plate in
available hydraulic pressure, the effective area of the
order to measure force for given torque in the holder.
piston and the number of cyclinders. On an existing
system, the maximum hydraulic pressure may be
constrained by existing components, such as the pump,
valves or system power. Once the maximum available
pressure is determined and the cyclinders force required
for the application is known, the starting point for the
calculation is the cyclinder's effective piston area.
Toroidial Load Cells Given that the hydraulic cylinder is typically mounted
on a supporting rod, the effective area is equal to the
annulus area of the cyclinder, or the piston area minus
Please contact your local Account Manager who will
the rod cross-sectional area. The following formula is
help with the determination of the correct torque
used to calculate the piston area per cylinder:
specification for your cassette and holder configuration.
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Application example for hydraulic closure The effective area is calculated first:
Figure 5: Hydraulic Power Unit with Process Scale Pellicon® The hydraulic system pressure is then determined
Cassette Holder and set:
Freq 10,000 lb
Pmin= = = 1851.9 psi
Hydraulic Cylinders Atot 5.40 in2
Freq 11,050 lb
Pmax= = = 2046.3 psi
Atot 5.40 in2
P = 1850–2050 psi
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