As you probably know, hydraulics make many tasks easier and they are included in various machines. For example, a hydraulic knuckle boom crane is an efficient and accurate performer, capable of lifting heavy loads. But have you ever wondered how the hydraulics simplify the work? Hydraulics is a study of liquids and their mechanical properties. The hydraulics are actually liquids, most commonly oil and water that move things with the help of the hydraulic force. No mater what the liquid is, it needs to be incompressible, meaning that the volume cannot be changed.
Today, building a customized hydraulic crane model is an easy process and many decide to build a model according to own requirements. The whole process usually lasts from 2 to 4 weeks, and those who have built a customized knuckle boom crane say that it is an easy process. From the necessary equipment, you will only need to get syringes, so the cost of building a customized hydraulic crane is about $50. Here’s what to pay attention to when building a knuckle boom crane.
Be Careful – Before you start building a hydraulic crane model, make sure you are properly equipped with safety goggles and all the needed equipment, such as saw, drill, glue, etc. There is a possibility for some minor injuries, so even if you are properly equipped, you need to be very careful.
You Need… – Few bolts for connection, two or more wooden pieces that will be used as a boom and jib, a flat piece of wood or steel that will serve as a base, a hook to attach the loads, syringes and pistons to enable a hydraulic movement.
Determine The Syringes – Before connecting all the parts of the hydraulic crane, you need to determine where to attach the syringes and their sizes. It is best to attach every syringe on a separate arm. You can make your knuckle boom crane model larger by adding few more wooden pieces and syringes.
Connect – When you have all you need, you can start connecting the wooden pieces with a glue. Then, you need to attach the syringes and pistons on every arm of your customized hydraulic crane. This way, every crane part can be moved independently.
And you are done. You have a customized hydraulic crane as you have always wanted. These tips can make the building of a customized knuckle boom crane an easy-to-do project.