Hydraulic Gear Pumps - And How They Work?

Hydraulic gear pumps are one of the most essential components in any kind of hydraulic set up. Without these essential components, hydraulic power would be impossible. It is important, therefore, that you understand how Hydraulic Gear Pumps operate and what function gear pumps actually fulfil within the overall hydraulic system.

What Do Gear Pumps Do?

Gear pumps rely on the meshing together of gears to pump fluid via displacement. Although they are only one type of pump, they are extremely common amongst all kinds of systems thanks to their simplicity, efficiency and easy maintenance.

Gear pumps are also commonly used in chemical installations to pump a range of highly viscous fluids throughout a system. Some gear pumps are specifically designed to function as either a motor or a pump within a range of hydraulic systems, but their principle design remains the same.

What Are The Two Types Of Gear Pump?

There are two main types of gear pump which are commonly used across the world. These are:

• External Gear Pumps – These models rely on two external spur gears to displace liquid and ensure that it flows throughout the hydraulic system.
• Internal Gear Pumps – These designs use both internal and external spur gears to move the hydraulic fluid.

Both of these kinds of gear pumps rely on the principles of positive displacement, sometimes known as fixed displacement, which means that they move a consistent amount of fluid for every revolution,

How Do Hydraulic Gear Pumps Work?

As the gears rotate, they separate on the intake side of the pump, which then creates a void within the pump. This void is quickly filled with fluid thanks to the high levels of pressure present within the system. The fluid is then carried by the gears to the discharging side of the components, where the meshing of the gears then displaces the fluid and allows it to move throughout the hydraulic system.

Thanks to the extremely narrow mechanical clearances between the gears, and the speed at which they rotate, the hydraulic fluid is never given the opportunity to leak backwards into the pump from the discharge point, and has no option but to move forward. Thanks to their durable design, most gear pumps can deal with a range of high pressures and even highly viscous fluids.

The Advantages Of Hydraulic Gear Pumps

In the past, gear pumps have been criticised for being fairly loud within a hydraulic system, but modern designs are able to operate much more smoothly and quietly. Similarly, thanks to their simplistic design, there is little to go wrong with these gear pumps that could ever result in catastrophic failure. If these components are going to break, then they are simply going to be much less productive and will eventually wear down until their flow rate becomes much weaker than before.

They are a great option for those situations where a regular flow is required throughout the system, or for systems which are going to operate on a long-term basis such as many industrial models.

Get In Touch With Flowfit Online, For Reliably Hydraulic Gear Pumps

Here at Flowfit, we are able to offer a range of extremely high-quality and reliable hydraulic gear pumps. For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today on 01584 876 033. Alternatively, you can email any questions or concerns about hydraulic gear pump operation to sales@flowfitonline.com.