Fluid Power Trivia: How Well Do You Know Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components?
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are comprised of a myriad of components, from valves and cylinders to pumps, motors, filters, seals and more.
While some of these components are common to just about every fluid power system, others may be used in only certain types of applications or system designs.
So, how well do you know the various components that can be used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems? Take our quiz below to see if you can determine what fluid power component is being described.
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Sara JensenSara Jensen
Executive Editor, Power & Motion
Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies.
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