Bladder Accumulators
Bladder Accumulators
Bladder Accumulators
SBĂ330/SBĂ400/SBĂ550
Operating and
Maintenance Instructions
INDEX
1. DESCRIPTION
2. DELIVERY
INSPECTION
3. INSTALLATION AND
MOUNTING
4. CONNECTION
5. COMMISSIONING AND
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
6. INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
7. STORAGE AND
PRESERVATION
8. DISASSEMBLY,
INSPECTION AND
ASSEMBLY
9. SPECIAL TOOLS AND
SPARE PARTS
10. CUSTOMER SERVICE
6.2. CHARGING PROCEDURE 6.3. PRESSURE TESTING 7. STORAGE AND
WITH THE CHARGING AND
TESTING UNIT
For bladder accumulators with a PRESERVATION
permissible operating pressure p If the period of storage up until
Using the charging and testing unit greater than 1 bar and a pressure commissioning is no longer than
FPU–1, hydraulic accumulators capacity p*V > 1000, for three months, it is sufficient for the
can be charged with nitrogen to non–corrosive fluids, a pressure pre–charged accumulator, which is
the pre–charge pressure p0, or test must be carried out by an moistened on the inside with
tested. Firstly, isolate the bladder approval authority every 10 years, hydraulic fluid, to be stored in a
accumulator from the hydraulic otherwise every 5 years. cool, dry place, protected from
system by closing the shut–off An internal inspection must be direct sunlight. The accumulator
valve A and discharge it on the carried out every five years and an can be stored in any position. To
fluid side. Then remove the valve external inspection every two prevent contamination from
protection cap, the cap nut and the years. For further information, entering the accumulator, ensure
O–ring. The charging and testing refer to the (German) Pressure that the hydraulic connection is
unit FPU–1 and the nitrogen bottle Vessels Regulations (DruckbehV). plugged.
can now be connected in If the accumulator is to be stored
accordance with the operating
for longer than three months,
instructions (with adaptor A3). discharge the pre–charge
Ensure that the pressure release pressure down to 2 bar to prevent
valve of the FPU–1 is closed.
the bladder from becoming
Then slowly open the valve of the deformed.
nitrogen bottle so that the nitrogen
is released into the accumulator. When commissioning the
Wait until approximately 1 bar has accumulator allow the hydraulic
been reached before opening the fluid to flow in slowly in order to
shut–off valve of the nitrogen protect the bladder.
bottle further to enable faster If the accumulator is intended to
charging. be stored for longer than one year
Interrupt the charging procedure it is advisable to disassemble it
from time to time and check the and store the accumulator and
pre–charge pressure reached. bladder separately. When storing
When the required pre–charge accumulator bladders, the
pressure has been reached, close DIN Standard 7716 ”Rubber
the shut–off valve of the nitrogen Products, Guidelines for Storage,
bottle. Wait for approx. five Maintenance and Cleaning” must
minutes whilst temperature be followed.
equalisation takes place (a longer
period must be allowed for larger
charging quantities), then
re–check the pre–charge pressure
and adjust if necessary. If the
pressure is too high, it can be
lowered via the pressure release
valve of the FPU–1.
Turn the spindle clockwise to close
the valve. Then discharge the
charging and testing unit via the
pressure release valve and
remove it by loosening the cap
nuts. Then check for leakages on
the accumulator gas valve using a
leak detector spray. Screw on cap
nuts and valve protection cap
(for torque ratings see Table 1,
Point 8.5).
Further details can be found in the
HYDAC brochure “HYDAC
Charging and Testing Unit” and in
the operating instructions for the
FPU–1.
6. INSPECTION AND 6.1. CHECKING THE NITROGEN PRESSURE WITHOUT A
CHARGING AND TESTING UNIT
MAINTENANCE
On the whole, nitrogen losses on In this case, as shown in the following drawing, a pressure gauge is
bladder accumulators are very connected to a line which is directly connected to the accumulator.
low. However, to prevent the
bladder from becoming too
deformed if there is a drop in the
pre–charge pressure p0, a regular
check of the pre–charge pressure
is recommended. The pre–charge
pressure shown on the adhesive
label or type code label must be
re–adjusted after every new
installation or repair and then
checked at least once during the
first week. If no nitrogen loss is
detected, a further check should
be carried out after approximately
four months.
W
If after this period no pressure
change is detected, an annual E
check of the nitrogen pressure will
be sufficient.
[ Nm ]
Vent screw 19 3 3 30 3 30
Safety nut 12 4 12 25 12 45
7/8 – 14 UNF 4 80
M 50 x 1.5 150
Cap nut 5 30
Designation Item
Gas valve insert 3
Repair kit consisting of:
Bladder 2
Gas valve insert 3
Lock nut 4
Cap nut 5
Valve protection cap 6
O–ring 7
Washer 15
O–ring 16
Seal ring 20
Support ring 23
O–ring 27
Anti–extrusion ring 14
Oil valve, complete, consisting of:
Oil valve body 9
Valve plate 10
Damping sleeve 11
Safety nut 12
Valve spring 13
Anti–extrusion ring 14
Washer 15
O–ring 16
Spacer 17
Lock nut 18
Vent screw 19
Seal ring 20
Support ring 23
Seal kit consisting of
O–ring 7
Washer 15
O–ring 16
Detail X Seal ring 20
SB330/400–0.5–6l Support ring 23
O–ring 27