On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 11:23:45 PM UTC-4, Ignoramus495 wrote:
On 2012-08-09, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

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I am generally a little apprehensive about this, when I think about

potential consequences of pinhole leaks, and such. I wanted to see if

anyone has experience with 10,000 PSI hydraulic systems.



The first thing to determine is whether or not that is a 10Kpsi cylinder.



7.5" o.d. could imply a 6" cylinder with extra heavy 3/4" walls, but I'd

confirm its ratings with a part number -- especially if it is designed

for high pressure, it's gotta be marked somewhere. It could also be a

7" cylinder, and with 1/4" walls, wouldn't likely be rated at 10Kpsi.



I will check it more closely tomorrow. I can only look at the cylinder

from the top, and my recollection is that the walls could easily be

3/4 inch.



High pressures aren't hard to manage safely. Hoses and fittings can be

covered with soft, tough absorbent material (like several wraps of

canvas, loosely applied) to prevent injection injuries in the event of a

pinhole leak. Adjustable pressure relief valves are the solution to

running at the lowest suitable pressure.



Good point.



But make sure, too, Ig, that the frame can take that sort of stress.

150T isn't all _that_ heavy of a press, but you must confirm the cross

sections and beam load capabilities of whatever steel was used to make

it, along with the tensile strength of the verticals.



Yes, I will try to do the math tomorrow. My personal hunch is that it

IS a 150 ton press. I will also post some pictures.



i

One big way to help keep things safe at high pressure (and in machinery etc in general)- minimize the stored energy, and keep the rate energy can be added to the system to the minimum required.