Recommended reads for basic fluid power system designing

I would recommend you get a hold of a copy of 'Industrial Hydraulic Control' by Peter Rohner (fourth edition, ISBN 0 9581493 1. Also, Rexroth have a good range of 'Hydraulic Training Manuals'.

There is also Brendon Casey from Hydraulic Supermarkets who widely advertises what he calls his 'Mother Lode' of stuff like:- ;Insider Secrets of Hydraulics'. They are a bit commercialised though!

Beej

Thanks for your input. I'll check these out.

So, you're in N. Tasmania...wow, such a small world! Have a good day. Kurt

The basic book is not tied to any manufacturer and follows a system from the Tank to the Actuators.

The circuits book shows over 150 types of circuts in schematic format with an explanation of how the circuit should operate and typical problems they may have.

You can download brochures in .pdf format at:

http://www.ifps.org/Links/Company_Links.html and scroll down to HYDRA-PNEU CONSULTING

Print the brochures on a color printer to see details of content and price.

I use the books to teach classes for Engineers and Maintenance persons who are interested in more knowledge about Fluid Power basics and hw circuits are designed.