How do Hydraulics work!?
Hydraulics is a technology that utilizes fluids, typically oil or water, to transmit power or energy. It works on the principle of Pascal's law, which states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions, without a loss of energy.
In a hydraulic system, there are three basic components: a pump, a cylinder or motor, and a control valve. The pump takes in fluid and sends it through a series of pipes to the control valve, which regulates the flow of fluid to the cylinder or motor. The cylinder or motor then uses the energy from the fluid to move a load or perform some other work.
When the pump is turned on, it creates flow, which is transmitted through the pipes to the control valve. The control valve directs the flow of fluid to the cylinder or motor, which converts the flow to pressure of the fluid into mechanical force. The force generated by the cylinder or motor can be used to move a load, lift a weight, or perform other work.
Hydraulic systems are used in a wide range of applications, from heavy equipment and industrial machinery to car brakes and airplane landing gear. They are preferred over other technologies because they can transmit large amounts of power efficiently, without the need for large and heavy mechanical components.