This component acts as an energy storage device in hydraulic systems, typically using compressed gas behind a bladder or piston to maintain fluid pressure. It provides a quick burst of flow to assist a pump during peak demand, absorbs pressure spikes, and maintains system pressure if the main pump fails.
Heard on the job
The accumulator lost its nitrogen charge, which is why the hydraulic cylinders are reacting so sluggishly.
Also heard as
- hydro-pneumatic accumulator