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Accu-FIND Hydraulic accumulator selection tool

Which hydraulic accumulator is right for my application? This question can only be answered by taking the particular requirements placed on an accumulator into account. Whether it's piston accumulators, diaphragm accumulators or bladder accumulators: our hydraulic accumulator selection tool leads you to the best hydraulic accumulator for your application in just a few steps. Find the best hydraulic accumulator for you now!

How you can find the right accumulator for your hydraulic application

  1. What task do hydraulic accumulators perform in your application? You can choose between energy storage, shock absorption, media separation, pulsation damping and volume compensation. Please choose your application.
  2. What are your requirements in terms of the installation position, flow rate, nominal volume, diameter and pressure ratio? Select the necessary parameters for the hydraulic accumulator that you are looking for.
  3. Once you have selected the recommended type of hydraulic accumulator, you will be taken straight to the ideal product from the HYDAC product range. Here you will find our bladder accumulators, piston accumulators and diaphragm accumulators for your application and other relevant hydraulic products.

Would you like tailored advice on the topic of hydraulic accumulators? Please feel free to contact our specialists using our simple online form!

An overview of the accumulator types

Bladder accumulators

Bladder accumulators consist of a flexible elastomer bladder which operates in a pressure-tight vessel. The accumulator bladder separates the compressible gas from the medium in the hydraulic system. This type of accumulator is robust and ideal for applications with high flow rates and wide temperature ranges.

Piston accumulators

Piston accumulators use a movable piston equipped with a sealing system. Both of these together form the separation element between the hydraulic oil and gas. These hydraulic accumulators are characterised by their infinite pressure ratio and very large volumes. In critical installation situations, they can be adapted in length and diameter to the available installation space while maintaining the same gas volume.

Diaphragm accumulators

Diaphragm accumulators are equipped with a diaphragm as a separation element between the hydraulic fluid (e.g. mineral oil) and the gas cushion. This type of accumulator is very compact and especially suited to hydraulic applications with medium to high pressures. They are mostly used in mechanical engineering, mobile technology and the automotive sector, where space requirements and weight play an important role.