IMT 131-001 CH. 9-10 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
1.This is the system component that converts fluid pressure and flow into linear force
and movement. - ANSWER Hydraulic Cylinder.
4.This cylinder can exert force during both the extension and retraction strokes. -
ANSWER Double-acting cylinder.
5.A cylinder that has external mounted metal rods holding the ends on the barrel is
called a(n)______ cylinder. - ANSWER Tie-rod cylinder.
6.In a ram, this is basically the same diameter as the bore of the barrel. - ANSWER Rod.
7.List the three basic configurations used to mount cylinders to equipment. - ANSWER
Fixed centerline mount, fixed-noncenterline mount, and pivoting centerline.
9.Cylinder rod extension speed may be calculated by multiplying the flow rate going into
the actuator by 231 and then dividing by.... - ANSWER Pa: Effective piston area in
square inches.
10.List three most common designs of limited-rotation actuators. - ANSWER
Rack-and-pinion, vane, helical shaft.
16.to vary the displacement of a vane motor, a moveable_____ is used to change the size
of the pumping chambers. - ANSWER Cam ring.
17. the balance-vane motor configuration places a balanced load on the ___ of the
motor. - ANSWER Shaft bearings.
COMPLETE ANSWERS
1.This is the system component that converts fluid pressure and flow into linear force
and movement. - ANSWER Hydraulic Cylinder.
4.This cylinder can exert force during both the extension and retraction strokes. -
ANSWER Double-acting cylinder.
5.A cylinder that has external mounted metal rods holding the ends on the barrel is
called a(n)______ cylinder. - ANSWER Tie-rod cylinder.
6.In a ram, this is basically the same diameter as the bore of the barrel. - ANSWER Rod.
7.List the three basic configurations used to mount cylinders to equipment. - ANSWER
Fixed centerline mount, fixed-noncenterline mount, and pivoting centerline.
9.Cylinder rod extension speed may be calculated by multiplying the flow rate going into
the actuator by 231 and then dividing by.... - ANSWER Pa: Effective piston area in
square inches.
10.List three most common designs of limited-rotation actuators. - ANSWER
Rack-and-pinion, vane, helical shaft.
16.to vary the displacement of a vane motor, a moveable_____ is used to change the size
of the pumping chambers. - ANSWER Cam ring.
17. the balance-vane motor configuration places a balanced load on the ___ of the
motor. - ANSWER Shaft bearings.
