Discover how ATEK Drive Solutions optimizes your machines with innovative hydraulic technology.
What advantages do ATEK hydraulic systems offer for industrial applications?
ATEK offers customized hydraulic solutions, combining high power density, precision, and efficiency. Our system expertise enables optimized performance and can enhance productivity by up to 15%.
How does ATEK assist in selecting the right hydraulic fluid?
The choice of the correct hydraulic fluid is crucial. ATEK provides comprehensive advice to select the optimal fluid for your application and operating conditions, which can extend system life and reduce maintenance costs .
How does ATEK minimize typical disadvantages of hydraulic systems such as leaks?
ATEK addresses challenges like leaks through careful system design, high-quality components, and options such as Hygienic Design. Preventive maintenance concepts can reduce the leak rate by up to 90%.
Can ATEK hydraulic systems contribute to energy savings?
Yes, by using modern components such as frequency-controlled pumps and optimized system design, energy costs can be reduced by up to 70 %. Electrohydraulic systems offer further savings potential.
For which industries are ATEK’s hydraulic solutions particularly suitable?
ATEK provides solutions for numerous industries, including machine and plant engineering, packaging industry, machine tool manufacturing, and mobile hydraulics. We offer both standard and customized drive solutions..
What does ATEK’s system approach to hydraulic solutions entail?
Our system approach means that we optimally coordinate all components – from the pump to the valves to the actuator. This reduces wear, minimizes downtime, and can lower the total operating costs (TCO) by up to 20%.
How does ATEK ensure the safety of hydraulic systems?
Safety is an integral part of our design. We take into account relevant standards (e.g., Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC), integrate safety valves, emergency stop functions , and assist in the risk assessment, which can reduce accident rates by about 30%.
How does ATEK integrate digital technologies into its hydraulic systems?
ATEK focuses on digitalization for predictive maintenance and intelligent system control. Sensors and digital design tools help to reduce downtime by up to 70% and continuously optimize system efficiency.
ATEK Drive Solutions optimizes industrial machines through customized hydraulic systems, which can increase productivity by up to 15 % und reduce total operating costs (TCO) by up to 20 % .
The correct design, including component selection and fluid management, is crucial for the efficiency and longevity of hydraulic systems; ATEK solutions enable energy savings of up to 70 % and an extension of component lifespan by up to 50 %.
Modern hydraulics from ATEK integrate digitalization for predictive maintenance (reducing downtime by up to 70 %) and advanced safety concepts, making them a reliable and future-proof technology for various industries.Learn everything about the fundamentals, applications, and advantages of hydraulic systems in modern drive technology. From how it works to the latest innovations – we provide you with a comprehensive overview.
Hydraulics is an essential component of many industrial applications. It enables the transmission of high forces and precise movements. Do you need a customized hydraulic solution for your drive train? Contact us at ATEK Drive Solutions and receive personalized advice.
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Understand the basics: What hydraulics can do for you
ATEK Drive Solutions optimizes machines with hydraulic technology for power, precision, and efficiency through customized drive systems.
Introduction to the world of hydraulics
This fluid technology uses fluids for power transmission, which can increase productivity by up to 15%. Modern components, such as frequency-controlled pumps, reduce energy costs by up to 70%. Hydraulic systems for drive trains are central.
What is hydraulics simply explained?
Mechanical work is performed using fluid pressure, from excavators to precision control circuits (e.g., ATEK servomotors) and fast cycle times (packaging: <0.5s).
The role of hydraulic fluids
The correct hydraulic fluid and its viscosity are critical for performance. We advise on selection, also for hydraulic brakes..
ATEK’s Approach: System Solutions
ATEK offers system solutions that optimally align components, reduce wear and downtime (TCO reduction of up to 20%), see modular hydraulic assemblies..Benefit from proven technology: History and core principles of hydraulics mastering
The historical development and fundamentals of hydraulics
From ancient water applications to Bramah’s press (1795) and the shift to oil for higher pressures (>700 bar), making components more durable. Hydraulic assemblies. The Pascal’s law allows force transmission, also utilized in hydraulic safety brakes..
- The development of fluid technology from ancient water applications to modern oil hydraulics with pressures >700 bar.
- Important historical milestones like Bramah’s hydraulic press (1795) and the introduction of oil hydraulics by Janney (1905).
- Pascal’s law as a fundamental principle of force transmission in fluid-based systems.
- The significance of axial piston pumps, developed by Thoma, for high efficiencies (>95%).
- Understanding hydrostatic drives, allowing stepless control and flexible arrangements, e.g., for fuel savings in mobile machines.
- The superiority of hydraulics over pneumatics in applications requiring high forces and precision.
From Bramah to modern oil hydraulics
Janney (1905) with oil hydraulics and Thoma with axial piston pumps (>95% efficiency) enhanced performance and precision.
Understanding hydrostatic drives
Hydrostatic drives use fluid pressure for stepless control and flexible arrangements, ideal for mobile machines (harvesters: up to 10% fuel savings).
hydraulics versus pneumatics: The comparison
Oil hydraulics outperform pneumatics in high forces and precision (machine tools: µm accuracy) due to incompressible fluids.Evaluate potentials and risks: Learn about the pros and cons as well as applications of the hydraulics get to know
Advantages, disadvantages, and various applications of the hydraulics
This drive technology offers high power density and flexibility (stage technology: 5t backdrops). Challenges such as leaks (preventive maintenance reduces the rate by 90%) are addressed by ATEK through system design for, e.g., hydraulic brakes..
Unbeatable advantages at a glance
Compact design (hydraulic motor 5x smaller than e-motor) and differential effect are advantages, used in spring-operated hydraulic disc brakes..
Possible disadvantages and their management
Disadvantages such as leak risks are minimized by ATEK through Hygienic Design and special fluids (NSF H1).
Examples from practice
Applications: mobile hydraulics (excavators: 20 movements/min), machine tools, aviation. Also, the installation of hydraulic shaft couplings..Optimize your systems: Hydraulic presses and intelligent design utilize
Hydraulic manual press and clever system design.
Hydraulic Manual presses demonstrate force amplification (200N hand force generates 10t). ATEK utilizes this for efficient system design, where component coordination and correct line sizing (avoids up to 15% energy loss) are central. Simulations assist in optimization.
- The principle of force amplification in hydraulic presses, where low manual force generates enormous pressing forces (e.g., 200N to 10t).
- The importance of clever system design, including optimal component coordination and correct line sizing to avoid energy losses (up to 15%).
- The use of simulations for early optimization and validation of system design.
- The detailed operation of a hydraulic manual press with pumping piston and working piston for generating pressure up to 700 bar.
- Essential considerations when designing fluid power systems: control, operating temperature, and environmental conditions (e.g., foundries >200°C).
- The ability to read circuit diagrams according to DIN ISO 1219, which is essential for maintenance and troubleshooting and can provide time savings of up to 50%.
Operation of a hydraulic manual press in detail.
A small pumping piston generates pressure, which is multiplied at the large working piston (pressures up to 700 bar).
Key considerations in hydraulic system-design
Control, operating temperature, and environment (e.g., foundries >200°C) influence material selection and system structure.
Reading and understanding circuit diagrams according to DIN ISO 1219.
Circuit diagrams (DIN ISO 1219) are essential for maintenance and troubleshooting (up to 50% time savings).Ensure safety and efficiency: minimize hazards and apply best practices.
Minimize hazards: safety and best practices in the hydraulics
High pressures require risk assessments (safety measures reduce accidents by about 30%). Inspections, preventive maintenance, safety measures, and LoTo procedures are essential for safe hydraulics-solutions.
Typical sources of danger and their avoidance.
Hazards: Hose bursts, uncontrolled movements, hot oil (>80°C). PPE and training are essential.
Essential safety measures and protocols
Protocols, monitoring, safety valves, emergency stop are mandatory. ATEK integrates safety early, e.g., in hydraulic regulated torque brakes (according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC).
Best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting
Cleanliness hydraulic fluid is crucial; regular oil/filter changes extend component lifespan by up to 50%.Look ahead: Current developments and future perspectives of the hydraulic technology utilize
Current developments and the outlook for the hydraulic technology
Innovations focus on efficiency and environmental compatibility. Digitalization enables predictive maintenance; electrohydraulic systems reduce energy consumption (by up to 30%). Environmentally friendly fluids and miniaturization are trends that ATEK is addressing.
Efficiency increase through digitalization
Intelligent systems with sensors reduce downtime (by up to 70% through predictive maintenance). ATEK uses digital design for hydraulic assemblies..
sustainability and environmentally friendly fluids
Biodegradable fluids reduce environmental impact (-90%). ATEK is testing this for products like hydraulic brakes..
The future: Intelligent and connected Hydraulic systems
Future systems will be smarter (IoT), leading to autonomous solutions. ATEK integrates this into drivetrain solutions.
ATEK Drive Solutions helps you harness the potential of this fluid technology. Contact us.
