Equipment which makes use of hydraulic or pneumatic fluid lines must be properly designed for efficiency, ease of assembly, and leak free operation. Consider the following points when designing a fluid system.
- Proper routing of lines to avoid pressure drops and excessive strain on joints.
- Make joints accessible for easy installation and future maintenance.
- Have tube supports installed to further eliminate strain on tube lines and excess noise from the system.
Refer to drawings of fluid line fabrications for examples of proper and improper routing.
Correct Routing
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Correct Routing
Incorrect Routing
Correct Routing
Incorrect Routing
Correct Routing
Incorrect Routing