Benefits of Deburring for Fluid Power Components

Fluid power components are necessary to transmit force over long distances. Typically, these systems are either pneumatic (air) or hydraulic (oil). Valves, pumps, motors, cylinders and compressors are all examples of fluid power component that can direct pressurized fluids or air to different locations.

These critical fluid power components benefit from deburring, the action of removing small burrs and rough edges from metals and hard plastics. Tiny, yet mighty, deburring processes can keep these components in good repair to prevent unplanned stoppages and keep employees safe up and down the productions line. Such deburring solutions are widely used in many industries including automotive, aerospace, defense and manufacturing, which use metal parts and equipment.

Because of the wide variety of shapes and sizes of these varied fluid power components, it’s important to work with a deburring specialist known for reliable experience including designers who are up to the task of creating unique deburring solutions.

One solution meeting the requirements of fluid power components is CDMC’s OLS gerotor deburring machine. The operator-loaded deburring machine can also interface with auto-loading systems and uses dual brushes. The brushes on the machine are precisely aligned at 90 degrees to each other and rotate in opposite directions. This configuration allows the OLS deburring machine to deburr parts on both sides during one rotation. A variant of the OLS machine features dual deburring spindles, which doubles work output.

Thoughtful features on these deburring machines including a water-cooled system keep temperatures low during high use as well as to extend the life of the brushes. An Auto Amp Compensation system keeps constant brush pressure to provide deburring consistency and evenness of brush wear. These combined elements produce a perfect solution for the deburring of pump gears using large-diameter radial nylon offset brushes with easy changeover.

Curious if power component deburring and/or finishing could enhance the production practices in your organization? Contact CDMC today to learn how our deburring solutions play a valuable and vital part in creating a safe, flexible and efficient ecosystem. We’ll show you why having a deburring method in place can make your product and your system safer and your employees more efficient.