FEATURES OF DESIGNING HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS BASED ON MODULAR HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Modular hydraulic equipment consists of a set of interchangeable components that can be easily integrated into existing systems or used to create new ones. Modular hydraulic equipment not only simplifies the design and installation process of hydraulic systems but also significantly reduces maintenance and modernization time for drives, allowing for lower operational costs of hydraulic systems. The aim of this article is to summarize data on modern modular hydraulic equipment, enabling specialists to design various hydraulic drives while finding optimal layout solutions for specific operating conditions. Modular hydraulic equipment not only possesses all the advantages of conventional block-type hydraulic equipment but also allows for the creation of lightweight, compact, and convenient hydraulic drives for installation and operation without connecting pipelines. This facilitates the connection of hydraulic units and their installation on plates, providing convenient and compact assembly of the most common standard hydraulic drive configurations. The simplest form of connection for modular and block-mounted equipment is its installation on a single mounting plate and the connection of plates to each other using pipelines. Multi-seat mounting plates, combined with the modular principle (vertical connections), enable compact placement of hydraulic equipment for multiple consumers. In this setup, connecting pipelines is unnecessary, and only a few points need to be sealed, specifically the joint surfaces and holes for threaded fittings. Multi-seat plates serve as the basic element of the hydraulic system for connecting up to ten control elements in a vertical configuration (mounting "sandwich" plates and valves). Modular mounting equipment in hydraulic drives is an effective solution for modern manufacturing processes. It provides flexibility, ease of maintenance, cost savings, and the ability to integrate with new technologies, making modular hydraulic equipment an attractive option for many enterprises.