Selected Key Terms
The following terms will be used in this chap-
ter. As you read the text, record the meaning and
importance of each. Additionally, you may use
other sources, such as manufacturer literature,
an encyclopedia, or the Internet, to obtain more
information.
actuators
adapters
component groups
compressor
conductors
control valves
cylinders
directional control valves
filters
fittings
flow control valves
fluid conductor
fluid maintenance devices
heat exchanger
hoses
lubricator
mechanical coupler
motors
pipes
power unit
pressure control valves
pressure regulator
prime mover
pump
receiver
reservoir
separator
system functions
tubes
Internet Resources
www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/
index.htm
Eaton Corporation
Choose the “Hydraulics” product category to view resources
available from this company in the area of hydraulics.
www.science.howstuffworks.com
How Stuff Works, Inc.
Search the site for “hydraulics” to return a variety of articles
on how hydraulic machines work. Includes basic concepts,
as well as short videos on machine operation.
http://hydraulicspneumatics.com
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Magazine
Contains articles covering many aspects of both hydraulic
and pneumatic components and systems.
http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/
solutions
Ingersoll-Rand Company
Choose “Compressed Air Solutions” to review the impact of
compressed air equipment in various industries.
www.ifps.org
International Fluid Power Society
To access downloadable papers devoted to various fluid
power topics, select the “Education and Training” tab,
and then choose “Technical Papers”. The materials avail-
able have been developed by a number of individuals and
companies.
www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_SelfPaced.asp
National Fluid Power Association
Presents online resources for self-paced learning. The “Fun-
damentals of Pneumatics” program introduces basic con-
cepts, terminology, applications, and automation processes
used throughout the fluid power industry.
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