The open and closed hydraulic systems are used in different hydraulic applications such as in the hydraulic lift, the bucket elevator, and the cherry picker. The hydraulic fluid is pumped to one side of the cylinder, while an electric motor is located on the other side. When a hydraulic system is used in the cherry picker, the fluid is pumped to the front of the picker and a fan (or a blower) circulates the fluid through the pipes and cylinder. It is the motor that raises and lowers the cherry picker.
The open hydraulic system is used in the hydraulic systems mentioned above and in some of the more common industrial applications. These open hydraulic systems are typically less expensive than the closed systems because they are less complicated. They also perform better because they use fewer fluids. However, there are certain disadvantages to using an open hydraulic system. First, an open system is less predictable because the conditions inside the hydraulic system can change at any time, which means that you need to maintain the hydraulic system very well or else you risk damage to parts or the entire hydraulic system. Second, an open system is more susceptible to wear and tear than a closed system because of the various pressures and conditions that the components experience. For a Hydraulic Power Pack, visit www.hydraproducts.co.uk
A closed hydraulic system, on the other hand, is designed to provide consistent levels of hydraulic pressure to the components that it is working with. This is very important because the components rely on consistent levels of hydraulic fluid to do their work. Because of this, a closed system is more expensive than an open one, but it is more reliable.