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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

SB600-54A1/114S-345C

Type

Bladder Accumulator

Connection Type

SAE (ANSI B1.1)

Seal Material

Butyl (IIR)

Weight

278 kg611 lb

Material

Carbon Steel

Series

SB600

Connection Size

1 7/8-12 UN (SAE-24)

Connection Gender

Female

Repairable

Standard (Bottom Repairable)

Valve Material

Carbon Steel gal

Bladder Compound

Butyl (IIR)

Country of Installation

USA/ASME

Medium

Phosphate Ester & Brake Fluids

Flow

240 gpm

Volume Capacity

15 gal54 L

Industry Standards/Certifications

USA/ASME

Short Description

Type SB 600 Bladder Accumulator, Standard

Dimensions

Diameter

9.7 in247 mm

Height

78.8 in2002 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.