Some Facts about Aircraft Hydraulic Systems

The segment of aviation has been among the prime beneficiaries of the marvels of hydraulic and pneumatic technology. In fact, it all began with the operation of brakes in the earliest of aircraft and in tune with the advancement of technology as well as the design of each subsequent model, the applications too kept abreast with the relevant developments. Evident are the numerous exclusively designed components for every aircraft of the present era.

Thus today, a company that has its nodal office and manufacturing facility at Gurgaon in Delhi NCR and also another unit at Bangalore has emerged as the leading provider of aircraft hydraulic system not only in India but abroad too.  It has accomplished in designing, developing and manufacturing numerous devices based on hydraulics technology and used in an aircraft right from the operation of landing gear, flaps, brakes and flight controls to the opening and closing mechanism of doors and cargo hatches.

Hydraulic systems have several advantages as power sources for operating various aircraft units because of their integrated functions irrespective of weight factors and above all the easy modes of installation, simplified inspection and minimum maintenance requirements. The operations are also almost 100 percent efficient with least possible loss due to fluid friction.

In other words, these components play most vital roles in the flight of an aircraft as well as when it is on the ground. For instance, the aircraft hydraulic service trolleys made by this company have catered to not only the needs of the civil airlines and ground handling agencies at various airports but also the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and the paramilitary services which have a fleet of operational aircraft.

These trolleys are specifically designed for ground testing of both transport and combat aircraft including helicopters so as to test and certify the hydraulic parts or systems integrated in the flying machines. The various squadrons and helicopter units of IAF which are equipped with fighter-bombers like SU-30, MIG-29, MIG-21, MIG-27, IL-76, MI-26 and ALH helicopters etc. rely on the service trolleys provided by this company. It also makes crucial actuators used in the launch of missiles which are capable of functioning even in sub-zero temperatures. 

To cite the technical capacities of these systems, their maximum working pressure is the range of 350 Bar while the maximum flow touches upto 230 LPM. An ISO certified company with a good number of certifications and accolades from users across the world, this company apart from being an OEM to several makers of heavy machinery, also has been in the forefront in designing and producing numerous standard and tailor-made systems like -  

A notable hallmark of its corporate strategy has been establishing a close contact is developed with the customer right from the initial point through all stages of design and development until the correct solution is reached for production. Deployment of advanced 3D design software with simulated effects and CADEM manufacturing system speeds up this process of precision.

No wonder Indian hydraulic and pneumatic systems have earned global recognition and applications in assorted segments of industry and allied activities.