Bladder accumulators are a very versatile and cost effective option for numerous types of hydraulic systems involving energy storage, shock absorption, pulsation dampening, leakage loss compensation and volume compensation. They are a first choice for a great variety of general applications and have the widest range of standard sizes and model options. Bladder accumulators also have very quick shock response characteristics in sizes much larger than diaphragm accumulators.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Model Code Description

N/A SB600-4A1/302S-345A

Type

N/A Bladder Accumulator

Connection Type

N/A BSPP (ISO 228) Radial Seal Design NOT Axial

Seal Material

N/A Buna N (NBR)

Weight

N/A 15 kg33 lb

Material

N/A Synthetic Coated Carbon Steel (PTFE Solid Film, Internal & External for Water Service)

Series

N/A SB600

Connection Size

N/A G 1 1/4 BSPP

Connection Gender

N/A Female

Repairable

N/A Standard (Bottom Repairable)

Valve Material

N/A Stainless Steel (Corrosion Resistance, (Typically 316 SS)) gal

Bladder Compound

N/A Buna N (NBR)

Country of Installation

N/A USA

Medium

N/A Mineral Oil

Flow

N/A 160 gpm

Volume Capacity

N/A 1 gal4 L

Short Description

N/A Type SB 600 Bladder Accumulator, Standard

Division

N/A ACCUMULATORS

Product Group Family

N/A BLADDER ACCUMULATORS

Product

N/A BLADDER ACCUMULATORS

Dimensions

Diameter

N/A 6.8 in174 mm

Height

N/A 16.30 in415 mm

Application

N/A Some common applications of bladder accumulators are:

  • Agricultural Machinery & Equipment
  • Forestry Equipment
  • Oil Field & Offshore
  • Machine Tools
  • Mining Machinery & Equipment
  • Mobile & Construction Equipment
  • Off-Road Equipment

Mounting Type

N/A HYDAC bladder accumulators can be installed in any orientation depending upon the application. When installing vertically or at an angle, the fluid port must be at the bottom. On certain applications listed below, specific positions are preferable:

  • Energy Storage:
  • vertical
  • Pulsation Dampening:
  • any position from vertical to horizontal
  • Maintaining Constant Pressure:
  • any position from vertical to horizontal
  • Volume Compensation:
  • any position from vertical to horizontal
Caution: Mounting a HYDAC bladder accumulator horizontally or at an angle will decrease the amount of usable volume available.