What are hydraulic rams?

The hydraulic ram is a pump which raises water without any external power for its operation. One important requirement for the satisfactory operation of a hydraulic ram is the availability of a large quantity of water with a small positive head or height. This large quantity of water at a small height is sufficient to lift small quantity of water to a greater height. It works on the principle of “Water Hammer.”

The system has a chamber with two flap valves and an air vessel. This chamber is connected to the water supply from a supply tank or a water reservoir at a small height. The supply tank and the pumping chamber are separated by a valve which controls the flow of water.

When the inlet valve fitted on the supply line is opened, water starts flowing from the supply tank to the pumping chamber. The chamber has two valves, “B” and “C.” Valve “B” is the waste valve and “C” is called the delivery valve. The valve “C” is fitted to an air vessel. As water is flowing from the supply tank, the chamber gets filled up and valve “B” starts to move upwards. A moment comes, when the valve “B” suddenly closes. This sudden closure of valve “B” creates high pressure inside the chamber. This sudden increase in pressure opens “C” which is the delivery valve. Thus the water from the chamber enters the air vessel and compresses the air inside the vessel. The compressed air exerts a force on water which is inside the air vessel. Thus a small quantity of water is raised to a greater height. As the water in the chamber loses momentum, the waste valve “B” gradually opens in downward direction and flow of water from the supply tank starts flowing to the chamber and the cycle will be repeated.

2020 has been a difficult year for all in terms of financial and social circumstances. Many people have undergone major challenges and changes that have impacted their lives forever. We’d just like to take a moment to appreciate our customers, suppliers and staff members for all that they have helped us with this past year:

To our customers

Thank you for all the support that you have provided us with over these past few months. We, along with our staff and suppliers, are happy to have been able to provide you with the services that you needed during this time.

To our suppliers

The team at Brooklyn Engineering would like to thank our suppliers for all they have done for us during 2020. We appreciate the level of professionalism and reliability that we have received from our suppliers. Thanks to you, we are able to provide our clients with high-end services using top-class materials.

To our staff

To our incredible team of professionals, we thank you for all the hard work that you have put in this year. We understand things have been more challenging than usual, but we applaud your strength, courage and dedication in these times.

A note for years to come

We don’t want to waste your time with cliché’s, but 2020 is the year that has reminded us of everything that we need to be thankful for. So, with every year that passes, we want to take pride in all our achievements, big or small. We want to move forward with only the big picture in perspective, minimising the time wasted focussing on insignificant things. Finally, we want to stay motivated and remember the past while thinking of our future.

At Brooklyn Engineering, we offer fitting services for a range of machinery and parts. To do so, we use various specialised equipment that makes our processes fast and efficient. One piece of equipment that we use is a honing machine, which plays an important role in our operations. If you want to know more about honing machines, read all about them below:

What are they?

Honing machines are abrasive tools use to correct the diameter, shape and surface finishes of various parts, generally those that are cylindrical, including hydraulic valves, gearboxes and more. The honing process is a much slower process than that of the grinding process conducted by grinding machines; however, this can be seen as a benefit because heat and pressure are reduced drastically, allowing higher levels of control. In fact, this allows honing machines to conduct operations with much greater accuracy, giving them the ability to complete tasks within 0.2 microns.

How do they work?

Rather than making use of an abrasive wheel for its processes, a honing machine uses flat stones placed evenly around a shaft. In horizontal and vertical hones, the stones on the shaft can be expanded and contracted as need be while they are moving through the parts. However, there are single-pass hones that operate in a fixed position with another cylinder used to move the hone through the part using a lubricant.

Metal spraying is a process whereby metal coatings are sprayed onto materials in order to change their properties. These changes include hardness, anti-corrosion and so much more. There are many different techniques that can be used for metal spraying. If you want to know more about the metal spraying techniques used at Brooklyn Engineering, read all about them below:

Wire arc spraying

Wire arc spaying is a highly economical metal spraying technique. This technique makes use of two conductive wires that meet in the metal spraying equipment. Once these wires meet, they create an arc which in turn creates molten material. Compressed air is then used to push the molten material out of the equipment and onto the material that is being coated. This creates a strong mechanical bond over the surface of the material. The thickness of this coating varies between .5 millimetres and 4 millimetres.

Gas flame spraying

The metal spraying process known as gas flame spraying uses heat created from gas and oxygen in order to melt the coating material. This is then sprayed onto a material to create a protective coating. This technique provides a wide range of materials, such as metal and ceramics, with high-quality coatings that provide war resistance and impact resistance.

High velocity oxy-fuel coating spraying (HVOF)

High velocity oxy-fuel coating (HVOF) is a metal spraying technique that produces a dense coating. This technique sprays molten or semi-molten material on the prepared surface of another material by means of a high-velocity gas stream. These coatings extend the lifespan of the materials significantly as they improve the hardness of the material while providing wear resistance and protection against corrosion.

Brooklyn Engineering offers a wide range of services. The purpose of these services is to offer you long-lasting solutions for all your mechanical machinery. Each service that we provide is done so with the intention of providing you with quality workmanship that will save you money in the short-term and long-term. Read all about how our services can save you money:

Equipment lifespan

We provide high-quality services that can extend the lifespan of your equipment. Whether you use our welding, balancing, machining, or vibration analysis services, you can be sure that you will receive top quality services that you can trust to repair your machinery. Every reparation that takes place at Brooklyn Engineering can be trusted to lengthen the lifespan of your equipment, saving you money in the long-term.

Product efficiency

Any equipment or machinery that you entrust us with will be taken care of appropriately to ensure that your work can be conducted in a highly efficient manner. Any issues that you have with your machinery will be corrected, allowing your machinery to return to optimal condition. This service offered by Brooklyn Engineering will save you money as the efficiency of your machinery will improve your business’s productivity.

Turnaround time

We know that many businesses that work with mechanical machinery rely heavily on this machinery. A major benefit of using our services is the fact that we offer incredibly quick turnaround times while still providing high-quality services. These quick turnaround times, reduce the downtime of your business, allowing you to save money by getting back to work as soon as possible to continue making money.