Posted to News on 13th May 2008, 22:04
Radial piston pump suits aviation industry applications
Moog is launching a new version of its RKP-II second-generation radial piston pump, customised for use with aggressive phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, such as Skydrol and Hyjet. The specialist aviation pump is available in 19, 32 and 80cm/rev variants, in single- or tandem-pump arrangements, with a maximum operating pressure of up to 350bar. There are also options for either pressure compensator control or load sensing control.
The rugged standard pump has been further upgraded with features such as EPDM seals to provide compatibility with Skydrol to type V, LD4, 500B4, and Hyjet - the standard hydraulic fluids used in aviation manufacture. With this new level of robustness as standard, aviation industry customers can reap all the benefits of the second-generation RKP technology, including low noise, high efficiency and increased service life.
This new version of the RKP-II is available with standard SAE-A and SAE-B flanges to provide full compatibility with other makes of pumps when operating in tandem. Further improvements include redesigned stroke rings, an enlarged suction port and a flow-optimised suction path that helps to increase the robustness of the pump by improving the suction behaviour and reducing noise.
Moog has designed the pump for typical stationary hydraulic applications within the aviation manufacturing industry, such as aircraft testing and repair, airframe construction, and aircraft hydraulic component manufacturing. By delivering improved durability, low maintenance requirements and a longer life, the pump can help significantly in reducing maintenance costs and improving machinery uptime.
The pump is supplied as standard with a 12 month warranty, and customers benefit from fast delivery times and worldwide support.
